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Dean Williams

Dean Williams, LPC, LMFT

Therapist in Oregon

Practical therapy for self esteem and life change

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11 years of experience listed

LPC, LMFT professional credentials

English languages

  • Strengths focused
  • Skills oriented
  • Career support

About Dean

Dean Williams is a licensed counselor who helps people worried about self esteem, stress, anxiety, depression, and life changes. He combines practical conversation with concrete skills so clients can notice what’s not working and try something different. Sessions aim to make small changes that stack into real relief over time.

He adapts his approach to each person’s needs, often mixing ways of changing thoughts, accessing feelings, and shifting behavior. He places attention on identifying strengths and building on them. He also offers career counseling alongside therapy for people facing work decisions or motivation struggles.

Over 11 years of practice, he has helped people manage grief, reduce anxiety, and set clearer boundaries in relationships. He works with common day-to-day problems like sleeping troubles, addiction concerns, and feelings of isolation. He also supports people working through attachment issues, codependency, and commitment worries.

His methods include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and the Gottman Method. These are used to teach mindfulness, coping skills, and better communication habits. He aims to offer straightforward tools rather than jargon.

Dean holds LPC and LMFT credentials and practices in Oregon. He helps people look at what’s getting in the way of living the life they want and creates simple, practical steps to move forward.

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on noticing thoughts and choosing actions that match personal values. It helps with anxiety, low self esteem, and getting unstuck by teaching simple mindfulness and action steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches practical techniques to change unhelpful thinking and habits. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns in close relationships and helps people learn new ways of connecting and setting boundaries.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with clients about goals, preferences, and what feels helpful, then try methods that match those needs. This is a collaborative process with regular check-ins to see what is and isn’t working.

Session formats are not specified here, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce commute time, and allow shorter check-ins when a full appointment isn’t needed. It can also make it simpler to continue progress while managing parenting, work, or relocation challenges.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemDepression

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-love

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Credentials

California, Oregon, Oregon

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, self esteem, sleep problems, addictions, and career concerns.

What is his general therapy style?

He uses a practical, skills-based style that mixes changing thoughts, accessing feelings, and shifting behaviors to create small, manageable changes.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 11 years of experience providing therapy and career counseling to people facing a range of life and work challenges.

What are his credentials and where does he practice?

He holds LPC and LMFT credentials and provides services in Oregon.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does he work with international clients?

He is not currently accepting international clients.

How does payment and cost work?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

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