Destinee De La Cruz (She/ Her)

LMHC
Accepting Clients

Hi, I’m Destinee (she/her), a Licensed Mental Health Counselor based in NYC. I help clients who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected.

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in , NY

Services
  • Individual
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

Do you feel like you’re constantly holding it together, but one moment away from falling apart? Maybe anxiety shows up as overthinking, burnout, or feeling lost in who you are. You’re not alone—and you don’t have to stay stuck. Together, we’ll build tools to calm your mind, reconnect with your truth, and feel like you again.

My Background and Approach

Over the years, I’ve helped clients navigate anxiety, burnout, low self-esteem, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. Whether you’re questioning who you are, recovering from people-pleasing, or just feeling stuck, I offer a grounded, supportive space to help you sort through it. I draw from CBT, mindfulness, psychodynamic therapy, and trauma-informed care to help you build emotional insight, develop practical tools, and reconnect with your sense of self. We’ll explore what’s been holding you back, and work toward feeling more confident, clear, and in control of your life. My approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to what you need most.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe healing happens when we feel safe enough to be fully seen. I don’t think people are “broken”—I think we’ve adapted to pain in the only ways we knew how. But I also believe we can unlearn those patterns, reconnect with our true selves, and live more empowered, authentic lives. As a woman of color and a highly intuitive person, I know what it’s like to carry the weight of expectations, anxiety, and self-doubt. Through my own growth and my work with clients, I’ve seen how clarity, boundaries, and emotional tools can transform everything. I believe in therapy that’s compassionate, honest, and rooted in justice. I honor all identities and actively support BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and neurodivergent communities. I also believe Beyoncé is a Leo for a reason—and that rest is sacred, not a reward. If any of this resonates, I’d be honored to walk with you on your healing journey.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
Other Techniques
  • Attachment Theory
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Eclectic Therapy
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Feminist Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy
  • Somatic Therapy: Body-Based Healing for Emotional Trauma
  • Person-Centered (Rogerian)
  • Integrative Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Anxiety Self-Esteem Women's Issues
Other Issues
  • ADHD Therapists
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Burnout
  • Career Counseling
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Teen Issues
  • Women's Issues
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • Blue Cross blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • Quest Behavioral Health
  • Anthem EAP - Bank of America
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 5 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $100 - 150/session

Reach out to Destinee