Dr. Destini Ketchens, DSW, LCSW, Therapist in Indianapolis, Indiana

Specialties:

Childhood behavioral issues Family conflict Racial identity School avoidance School behavioral issues Sexual trauma Social injustice +57

Ages Served

6-74

Manages Medications

No, provides therapy only

Accepts Insurance

Yes - View accepted plans

About Dr. Destini Ketchens (She/Her)

Dr. Destini Ketchens, a licensed clinical social worker, is committed to helping individuals in Indiana navigate life’s challenges and discover paths to resilience and empowerment. With a client-centered approach, Dr. Ketchens provides a safe and supportive space for clients to process their emotions, develop effective strategies, and achieve their goals. She specializes in working with diverse populations, addressing concerns such as trauma, anxiety, depression, and severe mental illness, using evidence-based practices tailored to each individual’s unique needs. Dr. Ketchens serves children, adolescents, adults, and seniors, ensuring care across all stages of life.

Dr. Ketchens is dedicated to helping clients rebuild stability, regain their autonomy, and access necessary resources to thrive. Her therapeutic approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), ensuring clients receive holistic and effective care.

Dr. Ketchens also has extensive experience addressing ethnoracial trauma, ADHD, childhood behavior issues, and PTSD. She works with individuals from various backgrounds, including adoption and foster care communities, first responders, LGBTQ+ individuals, and military personnel. By focusing on equity, intersectionality, and anti-racism, she empowers clients to explore their identities, challenge societal barriers, and build fulfilling lives.

Outside of her clinical practice, Dr. Ketchens is the President of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated – Upsilon Omega Zeta chapter, where she dedicates her time to providing tangible resources to the Indianapolis community. She enjoys shopping, dancing, binge-watching discontinued TV shows, and caring for her beloved dog. A fan of Beyoncé, Mariah Carey, and Taylor Swift, Dr. Ketchens also finds joy in connecting with music and pop culture.