- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- ACT and CBT
- LGBT and kink aware
About Demire
Demire Coffin-Williams is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York with nine years of clinical experience. He sees people for a wide range of concerns including addiction, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and grief. He also works with LGBT clients and addresses topics like body image, sexual functioning, and challenges around alternative sex cultures such as BDSM and kink.
He uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) alongside approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), attachment-based work, client-centered methods, and cognitive behavioral techniques. Sessions focus on identifying difficult emotions, noticing interaction patterns, and practicing new ways of communicating. That mix aims to reduce reactivity and help people name what feels overwhelming.
Demire trained for his master’s degree in clinical counseling and added a specialty in sexual orientation. He previously worked in nonprofit, agency, and hospital settings before moving to private practice in New York. His background includes experience with substance use concerns, bipolar disorder, psychosis, and recovery from infidelity.
In sessions he attends to practical life needs as well as relational patterns. He can help people manage caregiver stress, chronic illness, codependency, blended family issues, and the ripple effects of family-of-origin problems. Work often combines emotion-focused exploration with concrete behavioral strategies.
People interested in scheduling are asked to use the site’s matching process to choose online therapy options, fill a short questionnaire, and set a first session. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How EFT, ACT and Attachment Work Online
Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people notice and name the feelings that drive their interactions. It is often used for relationship patterns, attachment concerns, and moments when emotions feel out of reach. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches practical skills for noticing thoughts and choosing actions that reflect values. It can help with anxiety, depression, and managing urges related to addiction.Attachment-based work focuses on how early bonds shape current relationships. It looks at patterns of seeking closeness and pulling away, and it can be useful for intimacy and trust issues. Demire uses these approaches together with client-centered and cognitive behavioral techniques to balance emotional insight with actionable steps.
Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods best fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That collaboration includes trying different ways of working and adjusting course as progress is observed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time. Licensed professionals can use video or phone formats based on what works best for scheduling, comfort, and bandwidth.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He works with addiction, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma, grief, anger, and self-esteem concerns, among others.
What is his therapeutic style?
He blends Emotionally-Focused Therapy with ACT, attachment-informed work, client-centered care, and cognitive behavioral tools to address emotions and interaction patterns.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has nine years of clinical experience in nonprofit, agency, and hospital settings before moving into private practice.
What credential does he hold and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He accepts international clients; confirm any time zone or licensing questions during intake.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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