Therapist
Demetrius King
LPC, LPCC
Compassionate counselor focused on practical change
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- Skill building
- Grief and loss
- Addiction support
About Demetrius
Demetrius focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, and addictions. She also helps people navigate grief, anger, intimacy-related concerns, and low self-esteem. Career questions and life transitions are part of her regular work, as is addressing compassion fatigue for those feeling worn down by caregiving or emotional labor.
Her wider list of focus areas includes attachment issues, abandonment, adoption and foster care experiences, blended family concerns, caregiver stress, cancer-related challenges, and relationship communication problems. She also supports people dealing with codependency, commitment struggles, domestic violence histories, drug and alcohol addiction, and feelings of guilt and shame.
Demetrius uses methods from Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. These approaches shape how she listens, asks questions, and helps people try new ways of coping and relating.
Sessions are shaped to the person rather than a fixed plan. She frames therapy as a collaborative process where clients set goals and try practical steps between meetings. People who want straightforward guidance and ongoing coaching find this style familiar and usable.
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Areas of expertise
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Credentials
Virginia, Tennessee, Kentucky, North Carolina
Languages
English
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Therapeutic approaches and online care
Demetrius often draws on Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in her work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening without judgement and helping people find their own solutions. It can help with feeling heard, boosting self-esteem, and clarifying goals. CBT looks at patterns of thought and behavior and helps people try new ways of responding, which can reduce anxiety and depression symptoms.She also uses elements of Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationships affect current connections. That approach can be useful when intimacy, abandonment, and communication problems are part of the concern. Choosing which approach to use is collaborative; the therapist and client decide together based on needs, goals, and what feels comfortable.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. The therapist will discuss how to shape sessions to match practical needs and preferences during the initial matching and scheduling process.
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Demetrius help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, anger, intimacy issues, self-esteem, career concerns, and coping with life changes.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her work blends Attachment-Based, Client-Centered, Cognitive Behavioral, Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing approaches to suit each person.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 14 years of professional experience working with people on practical coping strategies and life coaching topics.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She holds LPC and LPCC credentials and practices in Tennessee.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.
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