- Client-Centered Therapy
- CBT techniques
- Communication skills
About Deginesh
Deginesh Worku is a licensed mental health counselor, LMHC, and a licensed professional clinical counselor, LPCC, with 30 years of experience in California and Iowa. She works with adults who are dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, and questions about life purpose. Sessions are offered in English, Amharic, and Oromo.
She uses straightforward conversation and active listening to help people name what feels stuck. She leans on Client-Centered Therapy to follow each person's priorities and on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Meetings focus on practical steps the person can try between sessions.
Deginesh supports people who want to talk about control issues, communication problems, forgiveness, and self-love. She also welcomes those who are questioning their faith and want to discuss spiritual concerns as part of everyday struggles. The work tends to be collaborative and down-to-earth, with clear skills and real-life applications.
Her approach aims to make it easier to handle stressful days, manage anxiety, and repair strained relationships through better communication. She often helps people break big problems into smaller, manageable tasks. Sessions include reflection, skill practice, and planning for what comes next.
To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and a first session is scheduled. Payment uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. International clients are not currently accepted.
How her approaches translate to online work
Deginesh draws on Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in online sessions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the person's priorities, which helps when someone needs to talk through what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying practical experiments to change reactions and behavior, which is useful for anxiety, stress, and low mood.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. She will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before, and then collaborate on which methods to use. That collaboration means trying approaches, reviewing results, and adjusting plans as needed.
Session logistics should fit into everyday life. If you plan to meet online, confirm the available session formats before booking since this profile does not list specific formats. Online meetings can make it easier to fit therapy around work, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also support steady practice of CBT skills between sessions because exercises and homework are easy to share and review during virtual meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
California, Iowa
Languages
English, Amharic, Oromo
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and low self-esteem. Additional focuses include communication problems, control issues, forgiveness, life purpose, and self-love.
How does she approach feeling stuck?
She combines Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. That means listening to what matters most, then using concrete thought and behavior strategies to make small changes.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 30 years of professional work experience in mental health across California and Iowa.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LMHC and LPCC credentials and is licensed in California and Iowa. Her practice location is listed as California for this profile.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, Amharic, and Oromo.
Can people from other countries work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees handled?
Session cost varies with location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.