Therapist profile
Dean Williams, LPC, LMFT
Licensed LPC and LMFT - Family and career concerns
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- ACT skills
- CBT techniques
- Attachment focus
About Dean
Dean Williams is an LPC and LMFT with 11 years of clinical experience based in Oregon. He helps adults facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, parenting strains, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and concerns around career and life changes. He also supports people with addictions, sleep difficulties, self-esteem struggles, and issues like codependency and isolation.
He uses a mix of practical strategies aimed at changing thoughts, accessing feeling, and adjusting behavior. Sessions often combine skill-building and discussion. He places attention on helping people notice and use their strengths in everyday life.
Dean also offers career-focused counseling. He helps people clarify career decisions, build motivation, and address how family influences career choices. Work on career often includes practical steps toward a clearer strategy and follow-through.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy skills are a common part of his sessions to strengthen mindfulness and impulse control. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are used to spot unhelpful thinking and shift behavior. Attachment-based ideas inform work on close relationships and communication patterns.
Expect straightforward, adult-focused conversations about what is getting in the way at home or work. He aims to help clients develop clear coping tools and realistic next steps. To begin, clients follow the site process to match and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How approaches are used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It teaches practical mindfulness skills and values-based actions to help with anxiety, addictions, and low motivation.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thinking that keep problems going. It uses exercises and small behavioral steps to reduce anxiety, improve sleep, and change unhelpful habits.
Attachment-Based Therapy examines how past relationship patterns affect present connections. It can help with communication problems, commitment concerns, and feeling more secure in relationships.
Finding the approach that fits is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels useful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust them over time as needs change.
Confirm the specific online session options before you book, since formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments around work, offer shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. The aim is to make therapy practical and manageable while working on clear skills and steps.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
California, Oregon
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, parenting strain, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, addictions, sleep problems, and self-esteem issues.
What is his general therapy style?
He combines changing thoughts, accessing feelings, and changing behaviors, using practical skills and strength-spotting in sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has 11 years of experience providing counseling and therapy.
What credentials and location are on file?
He is listed as an LPC and an LMFT in Oregon.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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