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Demire Coffin-Williams

Therapist · New York

Demire Coffin-Williams, LMHC

Thoughtful counselor focused on habits and values

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  • Thoughts and habits
  • Relationship and intimacy
  • Addiction and recovery

About Demire

Demire Coffin-Williams is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor practicing in New York. He helps people dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship strain, addiction, and questions around intimacy and sexual identity. He listens without judgement and focuses on thoughts and everyday habits that shape how someone feels and acts.

He draws on nine years of clinical work across hospitals, agencies, and nonprofit settings. That background informs a practical approach in sessions. Demire uses methods that encourage clarity about values and choices, and tools to shift unhelpful patterns in day-to-day life.

In conversation he prioritizes what matters most to each person. Sessions often include noticing difficult thoughts, identifying small behavior changes, and practicing new ways of coping between meetings. He also supports people navigating grief, trauma, bipolar concerns, and body image issues.

Demire has additional training in sexual orientation and works with people across different relationship styles, including ethically poly-formed and monogamous partnerships. He brings experience helping with control issues, codependency, caregiver stress, and blended family concerns.

People who choose him can expect straightforward feedback, concrete skills to try, and a focus on rebuilding meaningful routines. To get started, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling through the site.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsLGBTIntimacy-related issuesDepression

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 care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to a person and taking small committed steps toward those values. It helps with anxiety, depression, and patterns that get in the way of living the life someone wants. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical exercises to change unhelpful thinking and habits. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and mood concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Demire will discuss options and tailor techniques based on a person’s goals, preferences, and daily routines. He aims for a collaborative decision so the plan fits what someone actually needs and can use between sessions.

The original biography does not list specific session formats here, so please confirm current online session options before booking. Online therapy can make sessions easier to fit into a busy day, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people use video or phone depending on what works best for them. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT and CBT exercises to remote sessions, including values work, behavioral experiments, and skills practice during or between meetings.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Demire commonly address?

He works with a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, trauma, grief, bipolar disorder, and self-esteem problems.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

His style is practical and collaborative, focusing on thoughts and everyday habits, clarifying values, and teaching tools to change unhelpful patterns.

What background does he bring to sessions?

He has nine years of experience across nonprofit, agency, and hospital settings and now practices in private care.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in New York and sees clients based in that region.

Which languages are supported and are international clients possible?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current online or in-person options before booking.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

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