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Demetre Curry, LPC
Virginia
Licensed LPC - Anxiety and Depression
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused work
- Communication skills
About Demetre
Demetre Curry is an LPC licensed in Virginia with five years of clinical experience helping people work through stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem concerns, and relationship problems. He focuses on concrete goals and straightforward conversations to address everyday struggles. Sessions aim to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and to try new responses that fit real life.
He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to break down thoughts, feelings, and behaviors into manageable steps. He also draws on Client-Centered Therapy to keep sessions focused on the client's perspective, and Solution-Focused Therapy to set short-term, achievable goals. Together these approaches guide practical exercises and simple plans to test different ways of coping.
In sessions he listens for patterns that keep problems repeating and suggests small, specific changes to test between meetings. He helps people build skills for communication, improve motivation, and strengthen self-regard through repeated practice. Work often includes skill coaching, thought records, role practice, and brief action plans.
Demetre emphasizes clear feedback and measurable steps rather than long interpretations. He supports people facing life transitions and those wanting to improve how they relate to others. People who prefer direct, structured work that focuses on what to try next tend to find his approach helpful.
To begin, a short questionnaire and a first session help clarify goals and plan the next steps. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and the therapist works in English in Virginia.
How his therapeutic approaches work for online sessions
Demetre uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to break problems into clear parts - thoughts, feelings, and behaviors - and then experiments with small changes. CBT works well for anxiety, low mood, and stress by giving practical exercises and brief homework to try between meetings.He also uses Client-Centered Therapy to keep the conversation focused on the client's own perspective. That approach helps clarify values, priorities, and what the client wants from therapy. Solution-Focused Therapy helps identify immediate goals and steps to move toward them, which is useful for short-term concerns and building momentum.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. He will help assess your goals and try methods that fit your needs and preferences. Sessions can be adjusted as progress is tracked so work stays focused on what produces change.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a day, reduce travel, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Licensed professionals often use these practical benefits to keep therapy steady alongside everyday life.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he most often help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to test small, practical changes between sessions.
What other approaches does he use in sessions?
He combines Client-Centered listening with Solution-Focused techniques to set short-term goals and keep work practical.
What is his professional background and experience?
He is an LPC with five years of experience working with adult concerns such as anxiety and depression.
Where is he licensed to practice and what languages are supported?
He is licensed in Virginia and conducts sessions in English.
Can international clients schedule sessions?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time and cost varies with location.
What are the first steps to start working together?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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