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Therapist profile

Randolph Destin, LMHC

Caring, practical therapy for anxiety and trauma

Credentials
LMHC
LMHC, New York
016841 (expires September 2028)
Based in
New York
Years in practice
6
Languages
English
Sessions
Online

Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

About Randolph

Randolph Destin is a licensed mental health counselor who uses practical, person-centered methods to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma. He brings six years of experience working with clients in New York. His style is straightforward and caring, aimed at helping people feel heard and more in control of daily life.

Randolph blends client-centered therapy with cognitive behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thoughts and build new habits. He also uses dialectical behavior strategies and mindfulness practices to teach skills for emotional regulation and staying grounded in the moment.

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Background and approach

Motivational interviewing helps people find what matters and take small steps toward change. Typical sessions focus on concrete goals. Clients learn tools to reduce panic, manage social anxiety, and cope with intrusive memories or intense emotions.

Randolph pays attention to communication problems, control issues, and patterns of guilt or shame that get in the way of relationships and work. He supports people exploring life purpose, rebuilding self-esteem, and practicing self-love and forgiveness. Sessions aim to mix practical skill building with honest conversations about past hurts and current pressures.

The approach is collaborative and paced to each person’s needs. Randolph conducts sessions via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. His practice is based in New York and sessions are offered in English.

Prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire to get started.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's experience and priorities. It involves open listening and reflecting so a person can identify what matters most and set goals that fit their life. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical tools to change unhelpful patterns and reduce anxiety or low mood. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills to manage intense reactions and reduce panic or self-critical thoughts.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and then try methods that fit. That collaboration means techniques can be adjusted over time based on what helps most.

Online formats make it easier to access consistent care. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction and visual cues. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or a session needs to fit into a short break. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for quick check-ins, ongoing skill practice, and people who prefer written conversation. These options offer flexibility to match therapy to daily life and to keep work moving between sessions.
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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Randolph often help with?
He focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, and self-esteem. Additional areas include panic, social anxiety, isolation, and questions about life purpose.
What is Randolph's therapy style like?
He uses a person-centered approach alongside cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior methods. Sessions balance skills practice with open conversation about feelings and goals.
How much experience does he have?
Randolph has six years of experience working as a therapist in New York. His background includes supporting people through trauma, panic, and self-esteem concerns.
Is Randolph licensed and where does he practice?
He holds the NY LMHC credential and practices in New York. Sessions are provided from that location.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.