Demire Coffin-Williams, LMHC
Practical, narrative-minded counseling for relationships and identity
Details
| Name | Demire Coffin-Williams |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LMHC |
| Based in | New York |
| Licensed in | New York |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 9 |
About Demire
Demire Coffin-Williams is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York. He focuses on helping people manage anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and issues tied to identity and intimacy. His style aims to make therapy feel practical and understandable for people who are worried or overwhelmed.
He uses Narrative approaches alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-based work. That means sessions often look at the stories people tell about themselves and the relationships that shape those stories.
Background and approach
He helps clients notice how those narratives affect feelings and choices, and then try different ways of responding. Clients can expect a relaxed, direct process that mixes talking with practical steps. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral ideas to shift unhelpful thoughts and on client-centered listening to follow what matters most to each person.
Over nine years of practice, he has also worked in nonprofit, agency, and hospital settings before moving to independent practice. He has experience supporting people with addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and sexual concerns including BDSM and kink. He also helps with family of origin issues, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, chronic illness challenges, body image, and career questions.
He approaches these topics without defining people by a diagnosis. Sessions are offered in English and are available to people outside the United States. The focus is on helping each person clarify goals and try manageable changes that fit their life.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Addictions, LGBT, Intimacy-related issues among the things Demire works with, alongside the areas below.
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Intimacy-related issues
- Depression
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Abandonment
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Demire among the ways he works.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Demire among the ways he works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Demire among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Demire among the ways he works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Demire among the ways he works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Demire among the ways he works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by Demire among the ways he works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Demire among the ways he works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Demire among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Demire among the ways he works.
- Somatic Therapy: Listed by Demire among the ways he works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Demire among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Demire directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Demire directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How Narrative and ACT Shape Online Work
Demire blends Narrative therapy with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and attachment-informed approaches to help people make sense of their lives and relationships. Narrative therapy looks at the personal stories that shape how someone sees themselves and their options; it can help with identity, family of origin issues, and intimacy concerns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without being controlled by them and taking action toward what matters, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and substance use concerns. Attachment-based work explores patterns in relationships and helps people build different ways of connecting when old patterns cause pain.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to see which combination of methods fits their goals, needs, and day-to-day life. That teamwork helps shape a plan that feels doable rather than overwhelming.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people use visual cues and longer check-ins, phone can work when bandwidth is limited, chat can be convenient for a quick check-in, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and different time zones while keeping the focus on real-world changes.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
This clinician works with a broad set of concerns including addictions, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, bipolar disorder, and self-esteem problems.
How would you describe the therapy style here?
Therapy blends Narrative methods with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-informed work, client-centered listening, and cognitive behavioral tools to help people rewrite unhelpful stories and take meaningful action.
What is the therapist's background and experience?
He holds a master's degree in clinical counseling and has nine years of clinical experience across nonprofit, agency, and hospital settings before practicing privately.
Where is the therapist located and licensed?
The clinician is licensed as an LMHC in New York and lists New York as his professional location.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How is cost structured for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and is provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
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