Demetrius King , LPC, LPCC

Demetrius King is a Tennessee-based licensed therapist and life coach with 14 years of professional experience helping people navigate major life changes and everyday stressors. She blends practical coaching with clinical care to support career planning, coping with addictions, grief and loss, and intimacy-related concerns. Her approach centers on building skills and strategies that fit each person's situation, whether the need is managing anxiety, addressing anger, strengthening self-esteem, or moving forward after separation or loss.

King works from a stance of respect, sensitivity, and compassion, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to reflect each client’s unique needs. She identifies as a Life Coach and Mentor in addition to her clinical role, partnering with clients to set achievable goals and to develop tools for long-term change. Her areas of focus include stress, depression, addictions, grief, career issues, and compassion fatigue, as well as related concerns such as attachment and blended family dynamics.

She holds LPC and LPCC credentials - Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - which indicate advanced training and state licensure to provide counseling. Seeking change requires courage, and King aims to support and empower clients through those first steps toward a more fulfilling life.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Therapy

Demetrius King commonly draws from Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to guide online work. Attachment-Based Therapy explores relationships and early patterns to help with intimacy issues, abandonment concerns, and family dynamics. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a collaborative, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist listens deeply and helps clients find their own solutions for stress, life transitions, and self-esteem challenges. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can be especially effective for anxiety, depression, and coping with addictive behaviors.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Demetrius collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds. This collaborative process helps ensure treatment feels relevant and practical.

Online therapy with Demetrius makes it possible to access licensed professionals from home or on the go. Sessions can take place via video calls or phone, and support is also available through live chat or text-based messaging. These options offer flexibility for busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or limited local services while maintaining continuity of care with a trusted therapist.