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Randolph “Randy” Destin, CASAC, Therapist and Counselor

My name is Randolph Destin, but please call me Randy. I’m honored that you’re here — taking steps toward your healing, growth, and peace. The fact that you’re looking for support means you’ve already begun the journey, and I’m here to walk that road with you.

I was born in Harlem, New York, in 1963, during a time when our communities were finding their voices and demanding change. My mother, a strong Black woman from Jamaica, and my father, who came from Cuba, taught me the value of resilience, dignity, and hope — even when life gets complicated.

Like many of the men I work with, I’ve experienced both challenges and victories that shaped who I am. Those experiences inspired me to become a counselor and to dedicate my career to helping Black and Brown men navigate life’s ups and downs — whether it’s depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, self-esteem issues, or the use and misuse of marijuana or alcohol.

I earned my Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services from Metropolitan College of New York (MCNY) in 2009 and became a Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) in 2012. I went on to complete a Master’s Degree in Education (M.Ed.) and Mental Health Counseling (MHC) at Alfred University, and I am now in full-time practice as a therapist and counselor.

My approach blends psychodynamic therapy — exploring how our past shapes who we are — with cognitive behavioral techniques that help you shift patterns and take back control of your thoughts and choices. I meet clients where they are, offering a space of respect, understanding, and real conversation.

If you’re ready to start doing the work — to heal, to grow, and to reclaim your power — I’d be honored to walk beside you.

“I am what time, circumstance, history, have made of me, certainly, but I am also, much more than that. So are we all.” — James Baldwin

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