I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in the state of New York. I operate from several treatment including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution Focused Therapy and Rational-Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT). I Received my Masters Degree in Clinical Counseling and chose to obtain an additional specialty in Sexual Orientation. I am able to work with individuals and couples/relationships both LGBTQ and Straight as well as monogamous and ethically Poly-formed relationships for a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns. I am currently in Private Practice after an extensive career in non-profit, agency, and hospital settings. I endorse the the philosophies of holism and recovery when I approach mental wellness.
Philosophically I believe that people are not defined by their mental illness or diagnosis and I work hard to help those I work with find the freedom they seek to have the life they want. I have experience working with individuals who suffer from depression, Anxiety and phobias, addiction/substance abuse, bipolar disorders, schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders, trauma, personality disorders, recovering from infidelity, sexual functioning concerns (all gender identifications) as well as those considering gender reassignment surgery.
Professional experience
9 yrs in practice
AddictionsLGBTQ+IntimacyDepression
Additional areas of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Abandonment, BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Men's issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Demire Coffin-Williams. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Very calm, understanding, and great navigator, I honestly believe in his expertise and has helped me a lot with noticing my issues and actually tackling them. I also feel like what I am learning has helped me in a way beyond just therapy itself and has allowed me to work on myself and has allowed me to tackle these issued by myself. Would 100% recommend Demire anf his guidance has greatly improved my outlook in life.
Written on Dec 19, 2024 after therapy with Demire for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Demire is great at making me feel heard, and helping to focus on tangible actions towards changing my perspective on situations.
Written on Aug 15, 2024 after therapy with Demire for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
I've worked in mental health for 15 years as a doctor: I thought Demire might be intimidated, but I don't get that sense at all. I feel like there's always something to learn, like there's more guidance available as soon as I am ready for it. It's been a great experience!
Written on Jul 10, 2024 after therapy with Demire for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, career difficulties, and coaching
Honestly, what I appreciate about Demire, is the simple fact he doesn’t necessarily give me the healthier perspective or solution just yet. He allows me to think and figure things out, and then add his insight so I can keep and maintain the connection
Written on Jun 22, 2024 after therapy with Demire for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
Demire is great. It is hard getting me to come out of my shell- but I find Demire very easy to talk to. I'm looking forward to my next session.
Written on Jan 19, 2024 after therapy with Demire for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Mr Demire helped me massively in just 3 sessions. He's patient, asks questions that make you think, and really focuses on the problems you're having. It's a pity that I can't continue my sessions with him, however due to work commitments I have to stop for a while. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to improve their mental health.
Written on Dec 28, 2022 after therapy with Demire for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
I don’t know if I can truly express how much working with Demire has meant to me. Talking to him has helped me develop ways of dealing with life in ways I never thought I could. I’m much more present in the moment (not 100%, but more). He’s great 11/10.
Written on May 17, 2021 after therapy with Demire for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning depression, grief, self esteem, and anger management
Demire is an excellent therapist who helps me achieve my goals in a ways that are feasible and effective. He has helped me get through a difficult time in my life and he is currently helping me with other areas of my life that I had found challenging due to some core beliefs. ACT has been an effective approach for me; it provides an insightful way of framing suffering such that I am able to live my life without having to feel that I need to combat my thoughts first.
Written on Apr 14, 2021 after therapy with Demire for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
Demire is a supportive and non-judgemental counsellor. His easy manner and expertise have helped me see, work with, and explore complex issues in a supportive environment, and I would not hesitate to recommend him.
Written on Mar 21, 2021 after therapy with Demire for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, coaching, and adhd
Demire has helped me through two of the hardest years of my life. I've made so much progress in our work together.
Written on Mar 09, 2021 after therapy with Demire for 1 year and 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
From the first session, Demire identified key areas I wanted to work through and set a very clear timetable on what we would be doing. He was great at building rapport, and was incredibly insightful every step of the way. I really appreciate all the work we did together and feel it's been a great success, I couldn't have hoped for anyone better.
Written on Mar 03, 2021 after therapy with Demire for 1 month
The counseling with Demire Coffin-Williams is very interesting as it reveals new aspects to me. It‘s a great opportunity to talk on a regular basis about what‘s going, about what is bothering me etc and to get expert advice and support. Demire has a very good capacity to listen precisely and then get to the point. He‘s very compassionate, supportive and has a good memory. We‘re also talking about positive things and he’s celebrating my successes with me. We’re talking from really bad to really good, the whole spectrum. I can wholeheartedly recommend the councelling with Demire Coffin-Williams.
Written on Feb 06, 2021 after therapy with Demire for 6 months on issues concerning self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Demire listens well to my concerns and is always supportive. I also very much like that he provides me with concrete advice and tips and focuses on how to help me get to where I want to go.
Written on Feb 02, 2021 after therapy with Demire for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Demire is a fantastic counsellor and really listens to every word you say. He has helped me enormously and I can’t recommended him highly enough.
Written on Jan 29, 2021 after therapy with Demire for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, and intimacy-related issues
I worked with Demire during a time where I was struggling dealing with the pandemic and all of the stress that came along with it. Demire is a great listener, a great encourager, but also very prepared to introduce a new way of seeing and interpreting situations, if necessary. He inspired me to ask myself necessary questions, challenge myself, and to give myself room for error and time to heal. We also laughed a lot. He is easy to talk to and I always felt better after a session. You won't regret working with him!
Written on Dec 04, 2020 after therapy with Demire for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Demire will let you work at your own pace and fully respect your boundaries. He works hard to connect with me as a client and understand how and why I process things the way I do and help me work on things in a way that I am comfortable, never imposing.
Written on Nov 28, 2020 after therapy with Demire for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, and adhd
Demire is incredibly easy to talk to and a very insightful, respectful therapist. I have made a lot of progress with my situation due to his guidance.
Written on Oct 29, 2020 after therapy with Demire for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and career difficulties
Demire listens well and offers concrete advice on how to proceed. He helps to guide me by asking the right questions to tap into my own wisdom.
Written on Sep 25, 2020 after therapy with Demire for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Demire is knowledgable with various forms of therapy and tools to improve your life. He makes me feel very comfortable during our sessions. I'd recommend him to anyone looking for a counselor that truly cares about their well-being and ability to reach their goals.
Written on Sep 25, 2020 after therapy with Demire for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
My therapist consistently holds me accountable, and is eternally optimistic no matter what’s going on in the greater world external to my own therapeutic process. My therapist is super smart; he has to be to keep up with me, and so far, I’ve never ended a session without a new perspective, skill, tool, strategy, and feeling hopeful about the week that’s ended, and the one ahead of our next session. Good times, mostly. Even if it is - therapy - and it’s good for yah.
Written on Aug 24, 2020 after therapy with Demire for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
I’ve been working with Demire for about a year and a half. He has greatly helped me in my goals and self-work, and has been an amazing ally along the way. He listens and responds with great insights. He is compassionate, thoughtful, and intelligent. It’s almost like talking to a good friend, rather than a therapist. I’ve been happier than I’ve ever been, thanks in no small part to the progress I’ve made with him. Can’t say enough good things about him!
Written on Jul 16, 2020 after therapy with Demire for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
Excellent therapist so far, he is very supportive, open and insightful.
Written on Apr 25, 2020 after therapy with Demire for 7 months on issues concerning depression, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
This is my first time trying therapy. Demire and the ease of using BetterHelp gives me something to look forward to weekly. I find our sessions helpful and I would definitely recommend him to others.
Written on Jan 23, 2020 after therapy with Demire for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
Demire is a very supportive person, always giving support when needed. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a support system!
Written on Nov 02, 2019 after therapy with Demire for 2 weeks
Demire is attentive and offers support and advice that is meaningful and thoughtful.
Written on Jul 08, 2019 after therapy with Demire for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Been working with Demire for three months and have significantly improved. He listens and catches on to the root cause in every session I've had with him. Really helpful, understanding, and supportive. Demire is a great counselor!
Written on Jun 26, 2019 after therapy with Demire for 2 months
From my first session, Demire helped me identify goals, and set a plan to achieve them. He is the voice of reason I need to hear when making difficult decisions.
Written on Apr 27, 2019 after therapy with Demire for 2 months
Great! Very easy to talk to. Could be myself even in the first session. Demire is great!
Written on Mar 23, 2019 after therapy with Demire for 1 week
It’s been great!
Written on Mar 19, 2019 after therapy with Demire for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, and compassion fatigue
He is knowledgeable and attentive. I like talking to him. He has changed my perspective & helping me look into my future.
Written on Feb 02, 2019 after therapy with Demire for 6 months
Demire is the most understanding person I have ever communicated with. He's helps me make sense of things and guides me through the most challenging times.
Written on Dec 10, 2018 after therapy with Demire for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Demire has done in two sessions what I would’ve taken years to get through on my own. Even if you’re worried about counseling he’s a complete joy to work with.
Written on Aug 03, 2018 after therapy with Demire for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, family, intimacy-related, self esteem, and career
Great professional to talk with.
Written on Jul 26, 2018 after therapy with Demire for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, and trauma and abuse
From the get go I felt comfortable opening up to Demire and having a running dialogue. It felt like I was talking to friend rather than a counselor, someone who would not judge me and just gave me the space to express what I was feeling.
Written on Jul 02, 2018 after therapy with Demire for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and self esteem
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