Bipolar & Relationship Specialist
The Backstory
Hopping from therapist to therapist was discouraging. They all offered some insight but never truly understood what it was like to stare at the dishes or a pile of laundry all day with dread, and stay up drinking, obsessing or crafting til the sun came up. So she became that therapist, the one who truly get’s it. Then she became the client who did what other professionals said can’t be done, she healed herself. After years of schooling, medication, inner-child work, lifestyle and diet changes, she figured it out. Once dependent on medication for stability, she no longer is.
Destiny’s unique perspective comes from her personal journey of overcoming various conditions including Bipolar Disorder, ADHD, chronic migraines, obesity, alcohol dependency and childhood trauma. Finding the right care, targeting foundational issues and building confidence in advocating for herself are key components of the healing process.
She has spent the last 15 years as a trauma-informed therapist, one of the very few therapist who specialize in treating Bipolar Disorders. In addition, she is an experienced substance abuse counselor and spent her early career as a behavioral specialist with a thorough understanding of child development and family systems. Destiny emphasized the importance of addressing gut and organ health as she takes a holistic approach to treatment.
Background & Training
Destiny graduated from the University of La Verne, in California, where she completed her training as the University’s Mental Health Therapist. She believes life is about continuous growth and make a conscious effort to stay on top of developing research and treatment options in the mental health field.
Intuitive Bipolar Specialist
Circadian Rhythm and Liver/Gut Health Awareness
Qualified Interpersonal & Social Rhythms Therapist
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Certified
Authorized Neuro-Emotional Technique (NET) Provider
Holistic Mental Health Care Service Provider
Being a mother while my world fell apart was the hardest role I’ve ever played.
A mother of two active boys, Destiny genuinely understands the struggles of parenting in a world full of unknowns.
A wife, a sister and a friend who is trying to stay balanced between Father God and Mother Earth.
“Destiny is a compassionate and knowledgeable therapist with expertise in bipolar disorder and anxiety. She offers practical, evidence-based support and helps clients feel understood, empowered, and equipped with skills for meaningful change.”
- Denis Grigorov, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Private Practice
“She is a great listener and very compassionate. I always feel accepted, safe and open to share.”
— Monica Youseff, LMFT Lead Clinician, Pacific Clinics
“I would describe her as falling into the top 5% of all the students I have taught over the past 13 years.”
— Dr. Demyan, Professor of Psychology, University of La Verne