Destinie Lambert

Compassionate support for change and resilience

LCSW Illinois

Experience: 3 years in practice
Focus areas: Addictions, Trauma and abuse, Grief
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Destinie

Destinie Lambert is an Illinois-licensed LCSW who focuses on supporting people facing addictions, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, self-esteem challenges, and bipolar-related concerns.

Background and approach

With three years of clinical experience, she emphasizes practical skills and emotional understanding to help clients navigate difficult moments and build greater motivation and confidence. She cultivates a welcoming space where clients are encouraged to speak openly about their thoughts and feelings without judgment.

Her work draws on evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to tailor interventions to each person’s situation. Lambert frames therapy as a collaborative process and offers steady support while clients practice new coping strategies.

Recognizing that taking the first step toward change requires courage, she partners with clients to set realistic goals and develop strengths-based plans. Services are offered from her Illinois practice and aim to increase day-to-day coping, emotional regulation, and a clearer sense of purpose.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Support

Destinie draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to guide online work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and is often used for issues like anxiety, mood concerns, and addiction-related behaviors. ACT emphasizes values-driven action and acceptance of difficult internal experiences, helping people build a meaningful life even when symptoms persist.

Choosing the right method is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, adapting techniques from CBT, ACT, or other client-centered methods to fit each person's needs rather than prescribing a single path up front.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility. These formats allow continuity of care when in-person meetings are not practical and make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, while still allowing therapists and clients to work together on skills, coping strategies, and goal planning.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of difficulties does she help address?

She works with people dealing with addictions, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, self-esteem struggles, and bipolar-related challenges, plus areas such as hospice and end-of-life counseling, veteran and armed forces issues, personality disorders, and postpartum depression.

What is her therapeutic style like?

The approach blends client-centered listening with evidence-informed techniques like CBT, ACT, and DBT to balance practical skills training and emotional support.

How much professional experience does she bring?

She has three years of professional social work experience as a licensed clinician working with the concerns listed in her profile.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds an LCSW and is licensed in Illinois with licence number IL LCSW 149026707.

Does she provide services in other languages or accept international clients?

Services are delivered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

In what formats are sessions available?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.

What should I expect about cost and billing?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to work with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Addictions Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteemBipolar disorder

Additional focus areas

Hospice and end-of-life counselingVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPersonality disordersPostpartum depression

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Experience

3+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English