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Dean Williams, LPC, LMFT
Oregon
Oregon LPC and LMFT - Stress and Relationship Concerns
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- ACT skills coaching
- Career counseling
About Dean
Dean Williams is an Oregon Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 11 years of practice. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting concerns, sleep problems, and career questions. He also works with people dealing with attachment and codependency issues, shame and guilt, isolation, and questions about life purpose and self-love.
He uses straightforward methods that focus on what changes behavior and thinking. Sessions typically include noticing unhelpful thoughts, trying different ways of responding, and building specific skills for coping and impulse control. He blends approaches rather than relying on a single technique.
Dean also provides career counseling alongside therapy. He helps people clarify career decisions, develop motivation, address family influences on work choices, and create concrete plans to move forward. Practical steps and goals are a regular part of these conversations.
He emphasizes strength development and teaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) skills to improve mindfulness and coping. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques are used to identify and change patterns that increase stress and depression. Attachment-based ideas inform work on relationship patterns and communication.
Sessions are described plainly and focused on usable tools. People looking for structured, skill-focused work will find sessions that center on noticing patterns, practicing alternatives, and tracking what helps over time.
How his approaches translate to online work
Dean commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test practical alternatives. CBT focuses on observable patterns and small experiments that reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is used to teach mindfulness and values-based action, helping people tolerate difficult feelings while moving toward meaningful goals. Attachment-Based Therapy informs work on relationship patterns and communication, looking at how early bonds shape present responses.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to figure out which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Sessions can mix CBT, ACT, and attachment ideas depending on what is most helpful for the issue at hand.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a weekday break, to have shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, or to meet without traveling. The focus remains on learning exercises, tracking what changes, and practicing new skills between meetings.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
California, Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly help with?
He helps with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting and sleep problems, and career questions.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses practical, skills-focused work that addresses thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and emphasizes strength development and clear steps.
What is his professional background?
He has 11 years of clinical experience working with mood, grief, relationship, and career issues and integrates several therapeutic approaches in sessions.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is an LPC and an LMFT licensed in Oregon and practices in Oregon.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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