Demire Coffin-Williams, LMHC
New York LMHC specializing in trauma and relationships
- Accepting international clients
- Works with individuals and couples
- Experience with addictions and trauma
About Demire Coffin-Williams
Demire Coffin-Williams is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York who brings a client-centered, recovery-oriented approach to therapy. He holds a master’s degree in Clinical Counseling and completed an additional specialty in sexual orientation, training that informs his work with diverse sexual identities and relationship structures. After a long career across non-profit, agency, and hospital settings, he now practices in private practice where he supports individuals and couples across a broad range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
Demire integrates several evidence-informed methods, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, to help clients clarify values and take meaningful action. He works with both LGBTQ and straight clients, and with people in monogamous or ethically poly-formed relationships, addressing issues such as depression, anxiety and phobias, addiction and substance use, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and self-esteem. He also has experience with psychotic disorders, personality concerns, sexual functioning issues across genders, and clients considering gender reassignment surgery.
Grounded in philosophies of holism and recovery, Demire views clients as more than a diagnosis and emphasizes practical steps toward the life they want. He offers collaborative care that aims to reduce distress, rebuild connections, and expand personal freedom within the context of each person’s goals and identity.
Demire integrates several evidence-informed methods, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, to help clients clarify values and take meaningful action. He works with both LGBTQ and straight clients, and with people in monogamous or ethically poly-formed relationships, addressing issues such as depression, anxiety and phobias, addiction and substance use, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and self-esteem. He also has experience with psychotic disorders, personality concerns, sexual functioning issues across genders, and clients considering gender reassignment surgery.
Grounded in philosophies of holism and recovery, Demire views clients as more than a diagnosis and emphasizes practical steps toward the life they want. He offers collaborative care that aims to reduce distress, rebuild connections, and expand personal freedom within the context of each person’s goals and identity.
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 providing mental health services.
Is Demire Coffin-Williams a licensed therapist?
Yes. He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). License details: NY LMHC 008305.
In which languages does Demire Coffin-Williams provide therapy?
Demire provides therapy 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 through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Demire Coffin-Williams work with international clients?
Yes, Demire 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 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 often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify their values and commit to actions that improve daily life. ACT can be useful for managing anxiety, depression, addiction, and patterns that keep people stuck by focusing on what matters most rather than on eliminating every difficult thought or feeling.
He also incorporates Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationships shape current patterns in intimacy, trust, and communication. This approach can be especially helpful for individuals and couples navigating relationship conflict, abandonment concerns, or family-of-origin issues.
Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work itself. Demire collaborates with each client to identify methods that match their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, adjusting the plan over time as needs change.
Online therapy with Demire offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules or to maintain continuity when travel or life demands arise. These options support consistent progress by allowing clients to choose the format that best fits their comfort level and practical needs.
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