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Randolph Destin

Compassionate, skills-focused therapy for change

LMHC New York

Experience
6 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English

About Randolph

Randolph Destin is a licensed mental health counselor in New York who centers his work on practical, evidence-informed techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy while keeping a compassionate, client-driven stance.

Background and approach

He helps people navigate depression, anxiety, trauma, and struggles with self-esteem by blending structured skills training with attentive listening and validation. Over six years of practice, he has guided clients toward clearer coping strategies for panic, social anxiety, and the lingering effects of past abuse.

Randolph pays attention to the emotional and relational factors that often accompany distress, addressing issues like isolation, communication problems, guilt, and challenges around life purpose. He draws on additional methods including Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing to tailor support to individual needs.

His approach emphasizes practical tools for managing symptoms while exploring deeper patterns that affect self-love, forgiveness, and resilience. Based in New York and licensed as an LMHC, Randolph offers an affirming clinical environment focused on respectful collaboration.

He works with clients to set realistic goals, introduce actionable skills, and foster personal growth at a pace that fits each person’s circumstances.

Applying evidence-informed approaches in online therapy

Randolph integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy into remote work to combine practical skills with empathic support. CBT involves identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and practicing concrete strategies to change them, which can help with anxiety, depression, panic, and social fears. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a nonjudgmental, collaborative relationship where the therapist offers acceptance and reflection to help clients explore goals and build self-understanding.

Finding the best therapeutic approach is treated as a collaborative process. Randolph partners with each person to assess what methods feel most useful, adjusting interventions over time to match goals, preferences, and evolving needs rather than sticking rigidly to one model.

Online formats offer flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to access care from home. These options allow work on skills, regular check-ins, and ongoing support while accommodating different communication styles and practical constraints.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Randolph commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem issues, and also focuses on related areas such as panic attacks, social anxiety, isolation, and life purpose.
What is his therapeutic style and approach?
His practice blends client-centered listening with structured techniques like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, plus elements of DBT, mindfulness, narrative work, and motivational interviewing to match client needs.
How long has he been practicing?
He has six years of clinical experience working with people on a range of emotional and interpersonal concerns.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is licensed in New York as an LMHC with license number NY LMHC 016841 and practices from that location.
Does he offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for therapy?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to their preference and availability.
How is cost handled for his services?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone begin working with him?
Interested clients should select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on his availability.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English