Demire Coffin-Williams, LMHC

New York · 9 years in practice

Demire Coffin-Williams is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York.

License and registration

LMHC, New York: 008305 · expires August 2026
NPI: 1740748680 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 9
Languages: English

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About Demire

Demire Coffin-Williams is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York. He helps people facing anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, addiction, grief, and questions about intimacy or sexual identity. He speaks English and sees clients from other countries as well.

He draws on Existential therapy to help people face meaning, choice, and personal responsibility. He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-based ideas, client-centered listening, and cognitive behavioral techniques.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on what matters to each person and practical steps to move toward those values. Demire worked in nonprofit, agency, and hospital settings before moving into independent practice. That mix of experience informs how he balances practical supports with longer-term growth work.

He earned a master’s degree in clinical counseling and added a specialty in sexual orientation. In sessions he helps people talk through relationship and intimacy issues, addiction and substance concerns, mood and bipolar symptoms, trauma and abuse, family of origin problems, and identity questions. He also supports people dealing with body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and complicated grief.

His style centers on listening first, then building a plan together. People can expect clear, direct conversation and tools they can try between sessions. Treatment is collaborative and tailored to each person’s goals.

Sessions are offered in video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. The practice uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Demire lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Addictions
LGBT
Intimacy-related issues
Depression
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

Approaches Demire names

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Online support

Therapeutic approaches you can use online

Demire commonly uses Existential therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in online sessions. Existential therapy looks at questions of meaning, choice, and responsibility and can help when life feels empty or directionless. ACT focuses on values and accepting difficult thoughts while taking concrete steps toward what matters most.

He also draws on Attachment-based ideas that pay attention to how early relationships shape current bonds and communication patterns. That approach can help with intimacy, trust, and repairing relationship ruptures. Together these methods aim to clarify what a person wants and to build practical skills to get there.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. Sessions begin with discussion of immediate concerns and then test practical strategies, adjusting as needed.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls let people read facial cues and have longer conversations. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for shorter check-ins, quick coping tools, or those who prefer writing to voice. These formats make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life and to stay engaged across distance.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

He works with a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy problems, trauma, grief, bipolar symptoms, and self-esteem challenges.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He blends Existential ideas with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-informed listening, client-centered support, and cognitive behavioral techniques to focus on values and practical steps.

What is his professional background?

He has nine years of clinical experience and has worked in nonprofit, agency, and hospital settings before moving into independent practice.

What credentials and location are listed?

He holds the Licensed Mental Health Counselor credential (LMHC) in New York and practices from that location.

In which language can I work with him and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts clients from other countries.

Which session formats are available?

He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.

How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?

Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

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