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Dean Williams

Practical, strengths-based therapy with clear tools

LPC, LMFT Oregon

Experience
11 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Career
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Dean

Dean Williams offers a practical, individualized approach for people navigating stress, anxiety, grief, career questions, addictions, relationship and intimacy challenges, sleep problems, parenting concerns, low self-esteem, and depression.

Background and approach

He prioritizes methods that fit each person's needs, blending cognitive work, emotional awareness, and behavior change while helping clients discover and build on their strengths. Dean also provides career-focused counseling to help clients clarify goals, overcome obstacles, and translate values into actionable plans.

With 11 years of clinical experience, Dean draws on several well-established approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and he uses attachment-informed perspectives when relational patterns are relevant.

He is licensed in Oregon as both an LPC (LPC C4007) and an LMFT (LMFT T1295), and his practice emphasizes practical skills such as mindfulness, coping strategies, and boundary setting to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. Dean works with adults who want clear, collaborative therapy aimed at sustainable change and better alignment between values and everyday life.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Dean often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and patterns, which can reduce anxiety, depression, and problematic behaviors. He also incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to build mindfulness, clarify personal values, and develop flexible coping strategies for difficult emotions. Attachment-Based Therapy appears when relational patterns matter, helping people understand and change how they form and maintain close connections.

Choosing the most helpful approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work together with each client to explore which methods fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, and may integrate techniques from different models as needed to tailor the work.

Online therapy with him is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, continue work while traveling or during life transitions, and maintain regular contact for skill practice and support.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he commonly address?
He works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy problems, sleep difficulties, parenting challenges, and career-related concerns.
What is his general therapeutic style?
He blends cognitive, behavioral, and emotion-focused techniques while emphasizing strengths and skill development, often using mindfulness and acceptance strategies alongside practical problem solving.
How much experience does he bring to therapy?
He has 11 years of experience helping people find relief from depression, grief, anxiety, and stress and supporting clients in resolving conflict and building healthier boundaries.
What credentials and location describe his practice?
He holds LPC and LMFT credentials with licensing details OR LPC C4007 and OR LMFT T1295, and he practices in Oregon.
Which languages and international clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for meeting?
He offers a variety of remote formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is cost structured for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to his availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyGriefCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

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

Licensed

California, Oregon, Oregon

Languages

English