- LMHC in New York
- Focus on relationships
- Practical skill building
About Demire
Demire Coffin-Williams is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York who helps people facing relationship struggles, mood concerns, and stress tied to health and life changes. He works with individuals and with couples on intimacy and relationship problems, as well as people navigating addiction, grief, and identity questions. Sessions are direct and practical, with attention to immediate needs and next steps.
He brings nine years of clinical experience across nonprofit, agency, and hospital settings to private practice. He holds a master’s degree in clinical counseling and added a specialty in sexual orientation. That background informs work with LGBTQ and straight clients, and with people exploring monogamy, ethical nonmonogamy, and kink-related concerns.
In sessions he uses clear, goal-focused methods. He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Attachment-Based Therapy, and client-centered approaches to help people notice patterns and try small changes. The emphasis is on learning tools that fit daily life and building the skills needed to manage emotions and relationships.
Demire often supports people living with chronic illness, chronic pain, or disability who are adjusting to health-related limits. He also works with those coping with trauma, family problems, and substance use issues. His style is pragmatic, respectful, and collaborative, aiming to help clients regain a sense of choice and direction.
People who prefer straightforward guidance and a focus on concrete skills often find his approach helpful. To begin, prospective clients complete a brief questionnaire and schedule a session according to the practice process.
He brings nine years of clinical experience across nonprofit, agency, and hospital settings to private practice. He holds a master’s degree in clinical counseling and added a specialty in sexual orientation. That background informs work with LGBTQ and straight clients, and with people exploring monogamy, ethical nonmonogamy, and kink-related concerns.
In sessions he uses clear, goal-focused methods. He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Attachment-Based Therapy, and client-centered approaches to help people notice patterns and try small changes. The emphasis is on learning tools that fit daily life and building the skills needed to manage emotions and relationships.
Demire often supports people living with chronic illness, chronic pain, or disability who are adjusting to health-related limits. He also works with those coping with trauma, family problems, and substance use issues. His style is pragmatic, respectful, and collaborative, aiming to help clients regain a sense of choice and direction.
People who prefer straightforward guidance and a focus on concrete skills often find his approach helpful. To begin, prospective clients complete a brief questionnaire and schedule a session according to the practice process.
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
Approaches that translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values. It can be useful for chronic stress, chronic illness adjustment, and mood problems. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on changing thought and behavior patterns through practical exercises and small experiments to reduce anxiety and depression. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving relationships, which can help with intense emotions and self-destructive patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, daily routines, and what feels doable. Together they choose methods and small, testable steps to try between sessions so progress can be measured and adjusted.
Session formats are not listed here, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time that interrupts the day. Remote work also lets people try tools in the context of their everyday life, so skills learned in sessions are practiced where they matter most.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Areas of focus include addictions, depression, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, grief, bipolar disorder, and stress related to health and caregiving.
What is the therapeutic style like?
Sessions are pragmatic and collaborative, blending ACT, CBT, DBT, attachment work, and client-centered methods to teach skills and change unhelpful patterns.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
The clinician has nine years of experience working in nonprofit, agency, and hospital settings before moving into private practice.
What credential does the therapist hold and where are they located?
The clinician is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking to ensure they fit your needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps do I take to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a session according to the therapist's process.