Destinee Smith, LPC
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through Octave
At a glance
Destinee is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, Octave.
- Great news, Destinee is accepting new clients!
- She is normally fully-booked.
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in District of Columbia
More about Destinee
- 5 years' experience
- Female
- LPC
I support individuals and families in managing anxiety, navigating relationship challenges, and adapting to life transitions. As a Black, Queer, cisgender counselor, I bring an intersectional lens and cultural humility to our work together. My approach is affirming, collaborative, and grounded in self-exploration. I help clients build insight and skills to move toward greater self-understanding, self-acceptance, and meaningful change.
Specialties
Treatment Approaches
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused
- Strengths-Based
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Licenses
Destinee Smith's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245825264.
- LPC · District of Columbia · PRC200001720 · Renews June 2026
About online therapy
- Affordable.
- Get high-quality therapy without the high price. Clients pay an average of $28 per session with in-network insurance.
- Convenient.
- Schedule sessions that fit your life, not the other way around.
- Available now.
- No long waitlists. Get matched with a licensed therapist and start therapy as soon as your benefits are confirmed.
Octave makes evidence-based therapy easier to access and easier to afford. Whether you're seeking support for anxiety, depression, stress, relationships, or life transitions, Octave connects you to thoroughly vetted therapists that can meet on your schedule, take insurance, and care about helping you find clarity.
It works: 74% of Octave clients see meaningful improvement with their depression and anxiety symptoms in three months, and outcomes consistently exceed national averages.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Destinee Smith offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Destinee Smith works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Destinee Smith speak?
Destinee Smith speaks English.
How many years of experience does Destinee Smith have?
Destinee Smith has 5 years of experience.
Where is Destinee Smith licensed to practice?
Destinee Smith is licensed to practice in District of Columbia.
Does Destinee Smith accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Destinee Smith does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of [a major teletherapy service] experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Destinee Smith offer?
Destinee Smith offers clients Motivational Interviewing and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
How can I communicate with Destinee Smith?
Destinee Smith can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Destinee Smith?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable.
And recovery is possible.
When you tap BOOK NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to Octave's website to start your therapy journey. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.