Deginesh Worku, LMHC, LPCC

Deginesh Worku brings a practical, person-focused approach to therapy. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered methods to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles. She speaks English, Amharic, and Oromo and practices in California as an LMHC and LPCC.

With 30 years of experience, Deginesh keeps sessions straightforward and respectful. She aims to create a warm, nonjudgmental space where people can speak honestly about what matters to them. The first sessions usually focus on what feels most urgent and on small, doable steps forward.

Her work centers on everyday problems such as low self-esteem, communication problems, control issues, and questions about life purpose. She also talks with people who want to work through forgiveness or deepen self-love. Sessions mix practical skill-building with a listening style that follows each person's priorities.

Deginesh often uses thought-focused exercises from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thinking and try different responses. She pairs that with client-centered listening to make sure each person's values guide the process. The result is a gradual shift in how people handle stress and relationships.

People who contact her typically start by describing what feels hardest right now. From there she helps set simple goals and Review progress each session. She encourages steady, realistic change and supports people as they practice new ways of coping.

Practical approaches for online therapy and everyday life

Deginesh draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT uses short exercises and real-life practice to reduce anxiety, lift mood, and improve how people respond to stress.

She also uses a client-centered approach that focuses on understanding each person's perspective. That style prioritizes listening, empathy, and letting the person's values guide what comes next. Together these approaches aim to balance skills practice with a supportive, person-led process.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Deginesh will collaborate with each person to decide what fits their needs, goals, and preferences. She checks in regularly and adjusts the plan based on what helps most.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy easier to fit into life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited, live chat offers a shorter check-in, and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options help people keep therapy consistent when schedules are busy or travel is required.