Randolph Destin, LMHC

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Narrative-focused counselor helping with anxiety and trauma

Details

Name	Randolph Destin
Credentials	LMHC
Based in	New York
Licensed in	New York
Session format	Online
Languages	English
Years in practice	6

About Randolph

Randolph Destin is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people in New York work through anxiety, depression, trauma, and self-esteem struggles. He combines a calm, attentive presence with practical tools people can use between sessions. Randolph aims to make therapy feel manageable even on hard days.

He uses Narrative Therapy to help people reframe the stories they tell about themselves. That can make patterns like guilt, shame, or self-blame easier to see and change.

Background and approach

He also draws on Client-Centered therapy to keep sessions focused on what matters most to each person. Cognitive Behavioral techniques are used to identify unhelpful thoughts and try out different responses. Mindfulness skills are taught to reduce overwhelm during panic or intense emotions.

Techniques from Dialectical Behavior Therapy are offered when people need strategies for managing strong feelings. Randolph has six years of clinical experience working with adults who face social anxiety, panic attacks, isolation, and questions about life purpose. He emphasizes small, concrete steps that fit into busy lives.

Conversations tend to focus on clearer communication, healthier coping, and gradual behavior changes. People who choose Randolph can expect straightforward language and a steady, nonjudgmental tone. He supports exploration of forgiveness, control issues, career concerns, and building self-love.

Sessions are tailored to each person’s pace and goals.

What this therapist works with

His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem among the things Randolph works with, alongside the areas below.

Approaches listed

Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Randolph among the ways he works.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Randolph among the ways he works.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Randolph among the ways he works.
Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Randolph among the ways he works.
Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Randolph among the ways he works.
Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Randolph among the ways he works.
Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Randolph directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.

Narrative Therapy in this listing

Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.

If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Randolph directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

How Narrative and Skill-Based Work Translate Online

Randolph uses Narrative Therapy to help people notice and reframe the stories that shape their reactions. Online sessions can make it easier to bring real-life examples into conversation and test new ways of thinking about problems. He also uses Client-Centered Therapy to keep sessions focused on each person's needs and priorities, offering a listening stance that helps people decide what change would look like for them.

These approaches are explored together during the first weeks of work so the therapist and client can find the best mix. Randolph collaborates with clients to pick techniques that match their goals and comfort level. If a client wants more skills-based work, cognitive-behavioral tools or DBT strategies can be added to practice managing intense feelings or panic symptoms.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video works well for deeper conversations and practicing communication skills. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or a quieter audio-only check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging suit brief check-ins, between-session encouragement, and short exercises that fit into a busy day. These options make it easier to keep continuity and try approaches that fit daily life.

Common questions about this listing

What kinds of concerns does Randolph address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and career-related concerns. Additional areas include panic attacks, social anxiety, loneliness, guilt and shame, and life purpose.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

Sessions blend Narrative Therapy and client-centered listening with practical techniques. Conversations focus on changing unhelpful stories and trying small, useful strategies between sessions.

What is Randolph's experience background?

He has six years of clinical experience providing psychotherapy in New York. His work emphasizes supportive, culturally aware care and clear, actionable steps.

What credentials and location should I know about?

Randolph holds the LMHC credential and practices in New York. That is the only professional credential listed for him.

Which languages and international arrangements are available?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not accepted at this time.

In what formats are sessions offered?

He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Those options allow for flexible meeting styles that suit different needs.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on those factors.

What are the steps to begin working together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Contacting this therapist

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