- Grief and loss
- Addiction support
- Relationship work
About Demire
Demire Coffin-Williams is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York who helps people facing grief, addiction, relationship pain, and mood struggles. He speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps people can use right away. He draws on a range of counseling methods to match each person's needs and goals.
He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice painful thoughts and try different behaviors. Attachment-based ideas guide work on closeness, trust, and repeating relationship patterns. He also practices client-centered therapy, which means sessions move at the client's pace and follow what matters most to them.
Demire trained for a master's degree in clinical counseling and added a specialty in sexual orientation. He previously worked in nonprofit, agency, and hospital settings before moving to private practice. That background informs how he supports people through major life transitions and complex emotional problems.
In sessions he emphasizes that people are not defined by a diagnosis. He helps clients build skills for managing anxiety, depression, addiction, bipolar symptoms, anger, and the aftermath of trauma or infidelity. He also addresses issues such as body image, caregiving stress, blended family concerns, and sexual or intimacy questions.
His approach mixes direct skill teaching with open listening. He aims to help people reduce painful behaviors, improve communication, and create a life that reflects their values. People can expect clear goals and steps that fit their everyday life.
He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice painful thoughts and try different behaviors. Attachment-based ideas guide work on closeness, trust, and repeating relationship patterns. He also practices client-centered therapy, which means sessions move at the client's pace and follow what matters most to them.
Demire trained for a master's degree in clinical counseling and added a specialty in sexual orientation. He previously worked in nonprofit, agency, and hospital settings before moving to private practice. That background informs how he supports people through major life transitions and complex emotional problems.
In sessions he emphasizes that people are not defined by a diagnosis. He helps clients build skills for managing anxiety, depression, addiction, bipolar symptoms, anger, and the aftermath of trauma or infidelity. He also addresses issues such as body image, caregiving stress, blended family concerns, and sexual or intimacy questions.
His approach mixes direct skill teaching with open listening. He aims to help people reduce painful behaviors, improve communication, and create a life that reflects their values. People can expect clear goals and steps that fit their everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorder
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobia
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
9+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
How his approaches translate to online counseling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and choosing actions that match personal values. It can help with grief, anxiety, addiction, and moving forward after loss. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, then teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is useful for depression, panic, and stress management. Attachment-based work looks at how early relationship patterns affect current trust and closeness, which can help when relationship problems or intimacy concerns are central.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to the client's goals and try methods that fit their needs. If something doesn't work, the plan is adjusted together so sessions stay focused on practical change and recovery.
The original profile does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit counseling into work and family routines, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and reduce travel time. Many people find that learning CBT or ACT skills in regular sessions helps them use those tools during everyday life.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
He helps people with grief, addiction, depression, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma, bipolar symptoms, anger, self-esteem, and related problems.
What kind of therapy style should I expect?
Sessions emphasize practical skill-building and open listening. Techniques come from approaches such as ACT, CBT, attachment work, DBT, and client-centered methods.
How long has he been practicing?
He has nine years of clinical experience, including work in nonprofit, agency, and hospital settings before moving into private practice.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, licensed in New York and practices out of New York.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and he also accepts international clients.
What formats are available for sessions?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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