Deginesh Worku
Calm, practical guidance for everyday challenges
LMHC, LPCC California
- Experience
- 30 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
- Languages
- English, Amharic, Oromo
About Deginesh
Deginesh Worku brings three decades of clinical experience to her practice, blending cognitive behavioral therapy with client-centered principles to support adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and relationship concerns.
Background and approach
She aims to make therapeutic work practical and collaborative, using evidence-informed strategies to help clients identify patterns of thinking and behavior while also prioritizing empathy and acceptance. Her approach encourages clients to build on their strengths and clarify personal goals such as greater self-love, improved communication, or a clearer sense of life purpose.
Licensed in California as an LMHC and LPCC, Deginesh creates an environment that is warm and nonjudgmental so clients can speak openly about concerns like grief, control issues, or questions of faith. She integrates practical techniques to address symptoms alongside reflective, person-centered support that honors each client’s expertise in their own story.
Those seeking to make meaningful changes can expect a steady, respectful collaborator who values courage and progress at the client’s pace.
Integrating CBT and Person-Centered Care for Online Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. In practice it uses structured techniques to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress and to help clients develop practical coping skills for everyday problems.
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and collaboration. This approach centers the client's experience, encourages self-exploration, and supports growth by meeting people where they are and honoring their own strengths and values.
Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each client to explore their needs, goals, and preferences and will combine CBT techniques and person-centered support as appropriate to create a tailored plan. Clients can expect to review progress and adjust strategies together over time.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules or to access care from different locations within the therapist's practice region. These options support consistent engagement and allow clients to choose the communication method that feels most comfortable for their therapeutic work.
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Experience
30+ years
Licensed
California, Iowa
Languages
English, Amharic, Oromo