Demire Coffin-Williams, LMHC
New York LMHC specializing in relationships
- LGBTQ and straight relationships
- Addiction and trauma care
- Video phone and text sessions
About Demire Coffin-Williams
Demire Coffin-Williams is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in the state of New York who brings a values-driven, recovery-oriented approach to therapy. He holds a master’s degree in Clinical Counseling and completed an additional specialty in sexual orientation, which informs his work with LGBTQ clients as well as straight-identifying individuals. He draws on several therapeutic frameworks, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Rational-Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), tailoring interventions to each person’s needs and circumstances.
After a lengthy career across nonprofit, agency, and hospital settings, he now practices in private care, working with both individuals and couples. He accepts clients in monogamous and ethically poly-formed relationships and addresses a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns. Demire emphasizes holism and recovery, approaching mental wellness with the belief that people are not defined by a diagnosis and can build lives aligned with their values.
His clinical experience includes supporting people coping with depression, anxiety and phobias, addiction and substance use, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders, trauma, and personality disorders. He also works with those recovering from infidelity, addressing sexual functioning concerns across all gender identities, and assisting clients who are considering gender reassignment surgery.
After a lengthy career across nonprofit, agency, and hospital settings, he now practices in private care, working with both individuals and couples. He accepts clients in monogamous and ethically poly-formed relationships and addresses a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns. Demire emphasizes holism and recovery, approaching mental wellness with the belief that people are not defined by a diagnosis and can build lives aligned with their values.
His clinical experience includes supporting people coping with depression, anxiety and phobias, addiction and substance use, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders, trauma, and personality disorders. He also works with those recovering from infidelity, addressing sexual functioning concerns across all gender identities, and assisting clients who are considering gender reassignment surgery.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
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 Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Demire Coffin-Williams have?
Demire Coffin-Williams has 9 years of experience.
Is Demire Coffin-Williams a licensed therapist?
Yes. He holds the LMHC credential. License details are NY LMHC 008305.
In which languages does Demire Coffin-Williams provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Demire Coffin-Williams located?
He is located in New York.
How can I work with Demire Coffin-Williams as my therapist?
You can work with Demire Coffin-Williams through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Demire Coffin-Williams work with international clients?
Yes, Demire Coffin-Williams works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Demire Coffin-Williams cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Demire Coffin-Williams works with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which focuses on helping people clarify their values, accept difficult thoughts and feelings, and take meaningful action toward a life they value. ACT is often useful for anxiety, depression, and persistent patterns that get in the way of daily functioning.
He also uses Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationships shape current patterns in intimacy, trust, and emotional regulation. This approach can help clients improve connection in relationships and resolve long-standing issues related to abandonment, communication, or family of origin concerns.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Demire collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and life situation, adjusting techniques over time to support progress.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into work, family, and travel schedules. These options allow licensed professionals and therapists to maintain continuity of care across distances and support clients in accessing help in ways that work best for them.
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