Dean Altenhofen, LPC

Dean Altenhofen is an LPC in Louisiana with 20 years of clinical experience. He focuses on relationship difficulties, depression, trauma and abuse, and concerns related to LGBT identity. Dean centers sessions on the person in front of him and works to make therapy clear and practical.

Dean uses practical therapies to help people change patterns that cause pain. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and on Solution-Focused work to set short-term, achievable goals. He also uses Mindfulness Therapy to teach simple ways to manage stress and stay grounded.

Many people come for help after a big life change, a breakup, or when long-standing worries about family or identity feel overwhelming. Dean also supports people dealing with chronic pain, addiction concerns, issues around commitment or communication, feelings of emptiness, and wounds from the past such as abandonment or family-of-origin problems.

Sessions aim to be straightforward. Dean listens, helps name the problem, and then tries a practical step or two the client can use between meetings. He prefers short-term goals when that fits the situation and will also work through deeper issues at a pace the client chooses.

People who want to start are invited to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a session based on availability. Dean speaks English and practices in Louisiana as an LPC.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Dean commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices people can use to lower stress and stay present. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes small, concrete steps and measurable goals so people can see progress quickly.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences, and together they will choose methods that fit. This is presented as a team effort where the client’s experience guides adjustments in approach.

The original profile does not specify which online session formats are available, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow for shorter check-ins when helpful, and reduce travel time. Online sessions can also let people practice skills where they live, carry forward strategies between meetings, and keep momentum during transitions.