Hello, I am Duane Winter. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor in the state of Minnesota. I will treat you with respect, warmth, and empathy, and am a self-motivated professional who strives to help individuals reach their full potential, while understanding you are the expert in your own life. I like to use acceptance & commitment therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, & mindfulness, while being client or person centered. By getting to know you, we can together, figure out which type of counseling is going to be most beneficial to you & find ways to utilize your strengths.
I appreciate the differences in everyone and center my treatment around the specific needs of each person I work with. Additionally, the foundation of my work with a client is the strength of our therapeutic relationship. I put a lot of emphasis towards building trust and fostering a healthy and open line of communication. My goals during each session are to promote growth and to build upon the strengths that my clients already have, so individuals to create change and focus on all of the things they can control. Walking alongside clients in a supportive, encouraging way is my main objective.
I believe it takes courage and strength to participate in counseling by being open and honest and leaves you feeling vulnerable. Everyone is fighting personal battles, but you do not need to do this alone and know, you are worth fighting for.
Professional experience
7 yrs in practice
Stress and anxiety Coping with addictions Coping with grief and loss Depression Coping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:LGBTQ+ related issues, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Parenting issues, Anger management, Motivation, self esteem, and confidence, Career difficulties, Concentration, memory and focus (ADHD), Adoption and foster care, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Drug and alcohol addiction, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Workplace issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Duane Winter. 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.
Duane is great! Thanks!
Written on Jul 15, 2026 after therapy with Duane for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes
Great therapist and listener!
Written on Jun 03, 2026 after therapy with Duane for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and anger management
He has been really helpful improving communication between my husband and me. We appreciate his positive and unbiased perspective.
Written on Apr 24, 2026 after therapy with Duane for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and coaching
Duane is amazing! His wealth of experience and his expertise are real assets. He is supportive, insightful, and encouraging. He's helped me look deeper at my patterns and affect positive change through empowerment.
Written on Apr 23, 2026 after therapy with Duane for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and anger management
Very understanding and a great listener. I enjoy speaking with him.
Written on Apr 17, 2026 after therapy with Duane for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Love Duane! Helps me soo much!!
Written on Apr 13, 2026 after therapy with Duane for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, and self esteem
Great
Written on Mar 24, 2026 after therapy with Duane for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and family conflicts
Duane has been great so far and I hope this year he can help me clear up some of my problems and concerns.
Written on Mar 18, 2026 after therapy with Duane for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Duane winter has been an awesome therapist. Absolutely love this man. He's has moved me towards being a better me, and helped me through so much that I couldn't have done alone. I would recommend him to anybody. He's just a great human being. Best therapist ever!
Written on Mar 02, 2026 after therapy with Duane for 1 month on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, and family conflicts
Duane is so helpful and gives good story writing to help explain deeper things!! He’s very kind too
Written on Mar 02, 2026 after therapy with Duane for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar dis
Duane is great and is easy to talk to. He gets my sense of humor and can relate to the things that I am going through. Most of the therapists that I have dealt with are so boring, but Duane feels like you are talking with a good friend instead.
Written on Feb 23, 2026 after therapy with Duane for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and anger management
Duane has been outstanding to work with. It’s easy to work with him, and he does a great job of balancing accountability with kindness and respect and curiosity.
Written on Feb 17, 2026 after therapy with Duane for 2 years and 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and career difficulties
Just when I think I’m ok without therapy new things are bright to light through his compassion, understanding and knowledge of REAL LIFE in a REAL WORLD!
Written on Feb 06, 2026 after therapy with Duane for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and anger management
Duane is a patient and thoughtful listener, and offers multiple ways to explore and handle your therapy.
Written on Jan 12, 2026 after therapy with Duane for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
Duane is great.
Written on Dec 27, 2025 after therapy with Duane for 6 months on issues concerning depression, addictions, grief, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Duane is caring and a great listener. He always knows what to say and helps me see things that I need to see. I appreciate his help and I am so glad I am working with him.
Written on Oct 08, 2025 after therapy with Duane for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, parenting issues, and adhd
Duane is amazing, he listens, responds in a timely matter and really cares about his clients
Written on Jul 12, 2025 after therapy with Duane for 2 weeks on issues concerning self esteem, and coping with life changes
Duane is a very responsive, kind, and understanding therapist. I absolutely recommend him.
Written on Jul 05, 2025 after therapy with Duane for 1 year and 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
I have had a great experience working with Duane Winter. He is very knowledgeable, kind and patient. I appreciate his sense of humor and how he actively listens to me; providing relevant, helpful, information and resources.
Written on Jun 26, 2025 after therapy with Duane for 4 years and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Duane was so relatable, compassionate, down to earth, knowledgeable, and kind. I saw Duane at my worst, and also when I was in a better place, and no matter what I felt like he met me where I was at. He gave me great suggestions, things to look up and explore on my own, reassurance that I was really doing all I can in regard to my situation. I felt so blessed to be paired with him.
Written on Oct 21, 2024 after therapy with Duane for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, and parenting issues
Duane has an empathetic, intelligent, and accepting demeanor. He put me immediately at ease. I have felt that I can be fully candid with Duane, and be both accepted and diagnostically understood. He is a great listener and I have appreciated his insights greatly.
Written on Sep 30, 2024 after therapy with Duane for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and anger management
Duane is exceptional. Thank you.
Written on Sep 22, 2024 after therapy with Duane for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and grief
Duane is amazing! He is very knowledgeable and empathetic. He has helped me through so much and made me realize many things about myself that I did not know.
Written on Aug 18, 2024 after therapy with Duane for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, and self esteem
I think he's excellent
Written on Aug 02, 2024 after therapy with Duane for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and addictions
Duane is a great therapist. He listens to my concerns, offers positive guidance, and understands my goals. He's been very helpful during my time with him.
Written on Jul 31, 2024 after therapy with Duane for 11 months on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Duane Winter is exceptional. No complaints, he is thoughtful and a good listener. Responds positively but firmly and is a master at understanding the human mind.
Written on Jul 08, 2024 after therapy with Duane for 2 years on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Duane is great!
Written on Mar 15, 2024 after therapy with Duane for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Duane cuts to the chase. He is kind and compassionate in the way he holds me accountable for my behavior and he helps me learn how to change it for the better. My time with Duane is always well spent no matter what type of problems I might have - whether family relationships or work related problems. He has helped me change the way I look at relationships and the way I show up in them for the better. I highly recommend Duane as an effective therapist.
Written on Jan 12, 2024 after therapy with Duane for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and self esteem
I had serious doubts about BetterHelp going into it. Decided to give it a try and I've been really impressed with the tools provided by the platform, and also really happy with Duane Winter. Great connection and the guy cares... this coming from a sceptic and pessimist. So hats off to you Duane. Thanks for your help.
Written on Jan 04, 2024 after therapy with Duane for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Duane was great help for me, he helped out alot with learning to manage stress and anxiety and I would of never tired meditation if it wasn't for Duane which i greatly appreciate. I feel like my truly ready to tackle for world now thanks to him!
Written on Nov 21, 2023 after therapy with Duane for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and anger management
Can’t say enough good about Duane
Written on Oct 04, 2023 after therapy with Duane for 2 years and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties
Duane is very understanding and has lots of experience that he uses to help assist his clients. Duane is patient, kind, and very knowledgeable.
Written on Sep 19, 2023 after therapy with Duane for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
Duane. Is the best . He is so responsive and he always sends out the best tips . I have never stayed to therapy this long . Better help makes it easy to journal and having a great therapist helps too. I feel like I can conquer more and give myself grace. Thank you better help
Written on Sep 11, 2023 after therapy with Duane for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Duane is a great guy who's full of energy. He understands my problems and gives very clear advice based off of his expertise. He even gets me to see the humor in my problems. You won't be disappointed.
Written on Apr 01, 2023 after therapy with Duane for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and adhd
Listens and responds appropriately
Written on Mar 14, 2023 after therapy with Duane for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, sleeping disorders, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
He is a good listener and also a good adviser. He has lots of experience in life, not just only therapy. Talking to him is like talking to a friend. At the beginning of the session, I was nervous and didn't know where to start my story to tell him. But, he smiled and made me comfortable throughout the session. Sometimes during that session, I forgot I was in therapy session, the conversation was so comfortable, warmth and welcome. I wish I could keep talking with him but we both had things to do. Whoever will read this review in the future, so sorry for a long review. But I want to keep this as detailed as possible, so you can see my point why he is a good therapist
Written on Mar 10, 2023 after therapy with Duane for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Duane has been a godsend. Having someone positive and understanding and willing to listen to me as made all of the difference in my mood over the last few months. With Duane, there isn't a limit to his compassion, humor, and attention. I can't praise him enough.
Written on Feb 02, 2023 after therapy with Duane for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, and sleeping disorders
Duane is a remarkable, insightful therapist.
Written on Jan 22, 2023 after therapy with Duane for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, parenting issues, coping with life changes, and coaching
Duane is a great listener and very responsive to my messages - he is kind and funny and positive and offers new ways to think about things -
Written on Dec 06, 2022 after therapy with Duane for 11 months on issues concerning relationship issues, grief, and coping with life changes
Duane has helped me through the last year. I’m very grateful
Written on Dec 01, 2022 after therapy with Duane for 1 year on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
On time, resourceful, understanding.
Written on Nov 26, 2022 after therapy with Duane for 2 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, and coping with life changes
Duane made me feel so comfortable from day one and that is exactly what I was looking for in a therapist. I had tried therapy once before and it did not go well. You can tell Duane genuinely cares about you and gives you the confidence in yourself to be better. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.
Written on Nov 18, 2022 after therapy with Duane for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Duane helped give me the tools to conquer my anxiety in a way that many other therapists have failed at before. I absolutely recommend him to anyone struggling with anxiety or depression, or just in need of a friendly ear.
Written on Nov 02, 2022 after therapy with Duane for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
Duane has been wonderful to talk to, very easy going and inciteful !
Written on Aug 09, 2022 after therapy with Duane for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Totally gets me! Never makes me feel dumb or crazy or weird! Goes with my sense of humor. Most comfortable I have been to talk to anyone since high school. I was really nervous and in a really bad place so to feel the amount of support I did and have been provided even via video calls is really amazing and I am just so grateful to have some how matched with the right therapist for me!
Written on Jul 18, 2022 after therapy with Duane for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and adhd
Duane is awesome! He listens to me. Has great knowledge. I respect his opinions and helps! Definitely the right therapist for me!! Highly recommend him!
Written on Jun 29, 2022 after therapy with Duane for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and family conflicts
Duane is kind and caring and knowledgeable
Written on Jun 19, 2022 after therapy with Duane for 3 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, and coping with life changes
I look forward to our sessions together
Written on Apr 27, 2022 after therapy with Duane for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse
Duane is literally so incredible. I really feel like he cares and is invested into my growth. He listens and understands. He wants better for me. He never judges. He create a safe space for me to explore my own thoughts and feelings.
Written on Apr 07, 2022 after therapy with Duane for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Duane provides an environment where you can work out your own thoughts. He doesn't pretend to be an expert on your life, but at the same time it is clear he is very knowledgeable. He seems like a pretty down to earth guy.
Written on Apr 02, 2022 after therapy with Duane for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Duane is an extremely kind, empathetic and caring man. He has a lot of real world valuable experience and is able to meet his clients where they are and help them along. He is someone that builds you up and could make you smile even on your worst day.
Written on Mar 31, 2022 after therapy with Duane for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
He is a great lister
Written on Mar 17, 2022 after therapy with Duane for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder
Duane is very compassionate and understanding. He provides individualized therapy and you can really tell he cares!
Written on Mar 14, 2022 after therapy with Duane for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Duane is such a pleasure to have as a therapist. He really understands my issues and challenges me to be introspective and make positive changes. He holds me accountable and he really cares about helping me live a better life. Duane is awesome!
Written on Feb 14, 2022 after therapy with Duane for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, self esteem, and adhd
Duane has been an abasing therapist for me this far. He listens cautiously and graciously and asks terrific questions. He really take the time to get to know you to then better understand your situations.
Written on Jan 30, 2022 after therapy with Duane for 2 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and anger management
Duane's professional experience is evident and he gives direct feedback to help me understand myself better and that it's OK for me to be who I am, unapologetically. He really had helped me through heart break and appreciate his feedback.
Written on Dec 19, 2021 after therapy with Duane for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, coping with life changes, trauma and abuse, adhd, and grief
Duane is such a comforting and easy going person. Every time we chat it feels like I'm speaking to a life long friend that gives the best advice and makes me feel 10x better about myself.
Written on Dec 14, 2021 after therapy with Duane for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Duane is always very helpful, and makes my next week
Written on Oct 28, 2021 after therapy with Duane for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Duane is an gifted counselor in his ability to listen, empathize, and then help explore actionable areas to focus on like acknowledging all feelings , working on negative thought patterns and creating new ones, pausing to figure out my values and goals... and supporting me, my tears and anxiety through it all including career changes. I also love how he responds so thoughtfully to my journal entries, or if I want some handouts to work on etc. I just can't say enough about him!! He's amazing and I would recommend him to anyone!
Written on Oct 26, 2021 after therapy with Duane for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and career difficulties
Super down to earth
Written on Oct 12, 2021 after therapy with Duane for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
I’ve only met with Duane once so far but I can immediately tell he is very knowledgeable, has fantastic listening skills and great insight. I’m happy I have him to work with!
Written on Sep 17, 2021 after therapy with Duane for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Duane is such a kind and caring person that I have no problems being real and emotional with him. I do not feel like I am being judged by him, even if I am judging myself. I feel so much better after my sessions with him and I look forward to them every week. I am eager to continue my journey bettering myself with him in my corner.
Written on Aug 25, 2021 after therapy with Duane for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Duane has been extremely helpful and sensitive. I was initially nervous to have a man counselor since I am a young woman who usually only speaks about emotional topics with other women, but Duane has always helped me to feel safe and able to open up and work through my feelings. I have and will continue to recommend better help and Duane to other people I know who may benefit from talking to a counselor.
Written on Aug 06, 2021 after therapy with Duane for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Duane is a pleasure to talk to. He's a great listener, understanding, and isn't afraid to speak up when he thinks more attention needs to paid towards something. His weekly messages and worksheets are a good reminder and help to put action towards the results you're looking for. You can tell he is very experienced at what he does. He feels more like a good friend you can confide in with the added benefit of working towards bettering yourself.
Written on Jul 06, 2021 after therapy with Duane for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and adhd
Working with Duane is amazing. He makes a video therapy session seem as easy as talking to a good friend.
Written on Jun 22, 2021 after therapy with Duane for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
Highly recommend as a friendly voice to assist. Available in times of need and otherwise
Written on May 20, 2021 after therapy with Duane for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Great guy who gets you.
Written on May 20, 2021 after therapy with Duane for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, and career difficulties
He has been very helpful in listening and helping me dig through past issues and looking at them in a different way and then taking steps to do things better.
Written on May 13, 2021 after therapy with Duane for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
Would you like to write a review for Duane Winter?
Your review of Duane Winter would be greatly appreciated.
We will share your review with Duane Winter, and it may be posted on our website, Duane Winter's profile, or used in online marketing. To protect your identity, your name will not be associated with the review. Posts may be edited to remove identifying information.
Please provide a review for Duane Winter
Thank you for submitting a review
Your feedback is very important, and we'll carefully review it to continue improving the therapy experience for everyone who uses BetterHelp.
Cookie Consent
We process personally identifiable and personal health information to conduct our business, as described in our Privacy Policy. Some data processing and sharing is required for our business to function. By clicking "I agree" we may share PII with third party advertising partners to deliver relevant ads or analytics partners to improve our services. To learn more or to opt-out go to "Sharing settings".
To write a message, first send or discard the audio message.
Write a message...Write a note...Let clients know in advance that you will be taking notes and type softly so they are not distracted during the session.
