About Deginesh
Deginesh Worku is a licensed mental health professional with 30 years of experience. She is licensed as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Iowa and as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in California. She creates a warm, accepting space where people can speak openly without fear of judgment.
She uses a straightforward, person-focused style. Sessions center on what matters most to the client, with practical steps to manage stress and anxiety.
How Deginesh works
She also helps people who are struggling with depression, low self-esteem, relationship strain, and questions of meaning or faith. Her approach combines Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). That means conversation that follows the client’s concerns, alongside techniques to spot unhelpful thoughts and shift behaviors.
The work aims for small changes that add up to better coping and clearer choices. Deginesh pays attention to communication problems, control issues, forgiveness, self-love, and life purpose. She focuses on concrete skills such as improving communication, setting boundaries, and building self-compassion.
Sessions are paced to match each person’s comfort level and goals. She offers sessions in English, Amharic, and Oromo. Services are provided from California, and sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging.
To begin, a short matching questionnaire helps find the right fit and schedule.
Deginesh lists 2 ways of working on the entry:
What Deginesh works with
The areas below are the ones Deginesh selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
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Training and background
| Registers | LMHC, LPCC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 30 |
| Languages | English, Amharic, Oromo |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | California |
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Online support options
Client-centered and CBT options for online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person in front of the therapist. The therapist listens with empathy and follows the client's concerns, helping people feel heard and understood. This approach is useful for exploring values, faith questions, relationship worries, and building self-worth.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches practical skills to identify unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors. CBT is often used for stress, anxiety, depression, and patterns that affect relationships and self-esteem.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to match methods to their goals, preferences, and daily life. Sessions may blend both approaches so the plan fits what the client wants to achieve.
Online formats include video calls, phone visits, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video works well for full conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging let people check in between sessions or have shorter reflections when a call isn't possible. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or busy schedules.
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