With over 20 years of professional work experience, I am a board certified counselor in Louisiana dedicated to helping clients navigate life's myriad challenges. My expertise spans a range of issues, including relationship problems, depression, coping with life changes, and LGBTQ+ matters.
I firmly believe that you are the expert of your story. Each person possesses unique strengths that can be harnessed to overcome obstacles and achieve personal growth. My role is to support and guide you in uncovering and leveraging these strengths to surmount the challenges you face.
Taking the first step towards a more fulfilling and happier life requires immense courage. I am here to support you through this journey, providing a compassionate and non-judgmental environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings openly. Together, we will work towards your goals, ensuring that you feel empowered and equipped to face whatever lies ahead.
If you are ready to take that courageous step, I am committed to walking alongside you, offering the expertise and support needed to achieve a more fulfilling and happier life.
Professional experience
20 yrs in practice
LGBTQ+ related issues Relationship issues Trauma and abuse Depression Coping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:Abandonment, BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, Blended family issues, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Prejudice and discrimination, Self-love, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
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Dean is truly the best. He made me feel very comfortable and at ease within the first few minutes. He is very knowledgeable and gives great advice pertaining to my situation. Would highliy recommend him!!
Written on Oct 12, 2026 after therapy with Dean for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Experienced, charismatic, intelligent and a great listener. Dean is easy to talk to and creates an environment that allows for very constructive conversations.
Written on Oct 05, 2026 after therapy with Dean for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, coping with life changes, and adhd
Dean has such a heart for his patients. He is attentive, supportive, and exercises compassion in every session. He has given me hope, and the support I need. A true gem.
Written on Jul 14, 2026 after therapy with Dean for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Dean is a great therapist who helped me a lot in the past few weeks I highly recommend him
Written on Jun 17, 2026 after therapy with Dean for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
He's a real person who help other real people. I have never once felt out of place or like an appointment was a bad idea.
Written on May 17, 2026 after therapy with Dean for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Excellent, knowledgeable, lays out the info but also lets me draw my own conclusions, which seems like a style that will work for me. Would recommend to anyone.
Written on Mar 31, 2026 after therapy with Dean for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Great experience so far!
Written on Mar 17, 2026 after therapy with Dean for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Dean is a great listener and has great insight. I like talking to him weekly as he is so easy to talk to.
Written on Mar 09, 2026 after therapy with Dean for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
Dean is kind, personable, and knows how to use tools that work for the individual. He is always there when you need him. Strongly recommend if you need a therapist that feels like talking to a friend that you can completely open up to that offers great advice. Smart beyond his years!
Written on Mar 02, 2026 after therapy with Dean for 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, and self esteem
Dean has helped me with things I never thought I would understand. He truly cares for his clients.
Written on Jan 15, 2026 after therapy with Dean for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and anger management
Good man who listens and helps steers people in the direction they want to go. Genuinely wants to help guide in the direction patient wants to go while understanding and listening to them.
Written on Nov 29, 2025 after therapy with Dean for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd
I appreciate his patience and understanding. He is not here to judge you but he also isn’t here to say I’m always right which I really appreciate. I’m really happy I am able to work with him on my issues.
Written on Nov 25, 2025 after therapy with Dean for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Dean always listens and gives me a different way to look at things and understand and reminds me of my goals and encourages me to stay the course and remind me of all that I have overcome
Written on Nov 12, 2025 after therapy with Dean for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
He’s a fantastic therapist!
Written on Sep 08, 2025 after therapy with Dean for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, and self esteem
I feel very comfortable with Dean and I am so glad I found him. He’s really been a good support.
Written on Jul 25, 2025 after therapy with Dean for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
I recommend Dean fully. It’s the first time in a long time I feel a sense of relief when entering my therapy sessions bc I know I will feel better afterwards.
Written on Jul 22, 2025 after therapy with Dean for 4 months on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
I have been talking with Dean for almost 2 months. He is very patient, and understanding. He has been an amazing help!
Written on Jul 02, 2025 after therapy with Dean for 1 month on issues concerning lgbt, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Dean has helped me through quite a complicated situation and still is. I'd recommend him to anyone needing a therapist that is both a good listener but also gives great advice.
Written on Apr 21, 2025 after therapy with Dean for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
I’ve only had three sessions with my therapist but I already feel more confident, I feel like he understands me and he’s willing to listen about the things I need to talk through. He’s helping me accept myself and he’s great at framing things in a way that speaks to me.
Written on Mar 23, 2025 after therapy with Dean for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and adhd
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