- blended family issues
- addictions
- CBT and ACT
About Demire
Demire Coffin-Williams is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York with nine years of clinical experience. He helps people with addiction, anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, and blended family issues among other concerns. He works with clients across sexual orientations and relationship types and accepts international clients in English.
He uses practical, evidence-based methods and keeps sessions focused on skills and choices. Sessions often include work on how thoughts link to feelings and actions, building emotional regulation skills, and clarifying values that guide change. Demire draws on several approaches to match what a client needs in the moment.
Before private practice he worked in nonprofit, agency, and hospital settings. That background informs his focus on recovery and real-world coping. He also completed a masters degree in clinical counseling and added a specialty in sexual orientation.
In conversations he tends to address practical relationship patterns, communication habits, and the effects of trauma and loss. He will help identify small changes that reduce tension around co-parenting, loyalty issues, and new household routines. Work may include behavior-focused exercises and emotion-focused conversations.
Clients can expect a straightforward, skills-oriented approach that looks at what is currently causing stress and what can be changed. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first appointment.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and situations where someone feels stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical exercises to reduce distress and change patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer interpersonal communication; it can be helpful for intense emotions and relationship conflict.Finding the right approach is often part of the work. Demire will discuss these methods with the client and choose what fits the person's needs, goals, and preferences. That selection is collaborative and can change as progress is made.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online work can make scheduling easier and help therapy fit into busy lives. It can also let someone check in from a quieter time, use shorter sessions during a workday break, or avoid travel time. Licensed professionals adapt exercises and skills practice to the online setting so sessions remain practical and focused on everyday changes.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he work with?
He helps people with addiction, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, trauma, grief, bipolar disorder, and related concerns including blended family issues and sexual identity questions.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He combines practical, evidence-informed methods to focus on behavior change and emotional skill building. Sessions often include cognitive work, values clarification, and emotion regulation practice.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has nine years of experience working in nonprofit, agency, and hospital settings before moving into private practice.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - licensed in New York and practices from that location.
Which languages does he use for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with him?
He accepts international clients; confirm time zones and scheduling when you book.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first appointment.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.