Dean Williams , LPC, LMFT

Dean Williams takes a pragmatic, individualized approach to therapy that adapts to what works best for each person. He blends techniques aimed at shifting thoughts, accessing and processing emotions, and changing behaviors, while also helping clients identify and grow their strengths. He offers both therapeutic support and career counseling, addressing challenges at work and in personal life with equal attention.

He is licensed to practice as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Oregon, and holds an LMFT credential in California. These credentials reflect training to work with individuals, couples, families, and a broad range of counseling needs. Over the course of his practice he has helped people find relief from depression, grief, anxiety, and stress, and has supported clients in resolving conflicts and establishing healthy boundaries at home and at work.

Dean places particular emphasis on teaching Acceptance and Commitment Therapy skills that build mindfulness, practical coping strategies, and improved impulse control. In career counseling he helps clients identify obstacles to professional satisfaction, develop motivation, navigate family influences on career choices, and create strengths-based plans for meaningful work.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Dean often draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which teaches mindfulness and values-based action to help individuals respond differently to difficult thoughts and feelings and build practical coping skills for anxiety, stress, and depression. He also uses Attachment-Based Therapy to explore patterns in relationships, helping clients understand how early bonds affect current connections and address issues like codependency, commitment difficulties, and intimacy concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is another core approach he employs to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop concrete strategies for changing behaviors that contribute to mood and relationship problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work itself. Dean collaborates with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds so therapy feels relevant and effective.

Online therapy with Dean is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which makes scheduling more flexible for busy lives and for those who prefer remote options. These formats allow clients to access licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations, supporting continuity of care and practical access to therapy for a wide range of concerns.