Dean Williams is a licensed counselor who helps people worried about self esteem, stress, anxiety, depression, and life changes. He combines practical conversation with concrete skills so clients can notice what’s not working and try something different. Sessions aim to make small changes that stack into real relief over time.
He adapts his approach to each person’s needs, often mixing ways of changing thoughts, accessing feelings, and shifting behavior. He places attention on identifying strengths and building on them. He also offers career counseling alongside therapy for people facing work decisions or motivation struggles.
Over 11 years of practice, he has helped people manage grief, reduce anxiety, and set clearer boundaries in relationships. He works with common day-to-day problems like sleeping troubles, addiction concerns, and feelings of isolation. He also supports people working through attachment issues, codependency, and commitment worries.
His methods include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and the Gottman Method. These are used to teach mindfulness, coping skills, and better communication habits. He aims to offer straightforward tools rather than jargon.
Dean holds LPC and LMFT credentials and practices in Oregon. He helps people look at what’s getting in the way of living the life they want and creates simple, practical steps to move forward.
How his approaches translate to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on noticing thoughts and choosing actions that match personal values. It helps with anxiety, low self esteem, and getting unstuck by teaching simple mindfulness and action steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches practical techniques to change unhelpful thinking and habits. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns in close relationships and helps people learn new ways of connecting and setting boundaries.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with clients about goals, preferences, and what feels helpful, then try methods that match those needs. This is a collaborative process with regular check-ins to see what is and isn’t working.
Session formats are not specified here, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce commute time, and allow shorter check-ins when a full appointment isn’t needed. It can also make it simpler to continue progress while managing parenting, work, or relocation challenges.