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Demetrius King

At a glance

Experience
14 years
Based in
Tennessee
Sessions
Online
Languages
English

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Demetrius King, LPC, LPCC

Helping people build practical skills and calm

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License and NPI on record

CredentialStateNumber
LPC Virginia 0701007984
LPC Tennessee 5898
LPCC Kentucky 171431
LCMHC North Carolina 20744

NPI1093255499

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  • Client-centered support
  • Focus on relationships
  • Practical coping skills

About Demetrius

Demetrius King is a licensed counselor who brings 14 years of clinical experience to sessions. She is an LPC and LPCC practicing in Tennessee. She frames work as collaborative coaching and counseling to help people move past whatever is holding them back.

She uses a mix of approaches to match each person's needs. That can mean focusing on attachment patterns to understand relationships, using cognitive behavioral techniques to shift unhelpful thoughts, or adopting client-centered conversation to follow what matters most to the person in the room. She also uses mindfulness and motivational interviewing tools when they fit the goals.

Common concerns addressed include stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, anger, and intimacy-related issues. She also supports people dealing with career decisions, low self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and life transitions. Additional areas of focus listed include caretaking stress, adoption and foster care matters, aging concerns, and communication or commitment problems.

Sessions are tailored to each person's situation and goals. Expect a respectful, unhurried pace and practical steps you can try between meetings. The approach leans toward helping people notice patterns, try new behaviors, and build skills that fit everyday life.

Demetrius emphasizes empowerment and steady progress rather than quick fixes. She asks about what you want to change, helps set realistic steps, and adjusts the plan as you go. If you're thinking about therapy as part of a life change, she focuses on finding workable strategies that suit your circumstances.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Anger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Credentials

Virginia, Tennessee, Kentucky, North Carolina

Languages

English

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Demetrius often blends attachment-based work and cognitive behavioral techniques. Attachment-based work looks at patterns in relationships and helps people understand how past bonds affect how they relate now. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on noticing and changing thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going, which can help with anxiety, depression, and anger.

Finding the right way of working is a team effort. The therapist will talk with you about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together you can try different methods and adjust the plan based on what helps you make steady change.

Practical benefits of online therapy can include fitting sessions into a busy week and keeping up momentum between appointments. If you plan to try online meetings, confirm which session formats are currently offered before you book. That way you can pick times and a meeting style that fit your schedule and daily life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?

He addresses stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, anger, intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, career concerns, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue, plus many related areas such as caregiver stress and communication problems.

What is the therapist's style in sessions?

The approach is collaborative and coaching-oriented, combining client-centered conversation with techniques from attachment work, cognitive behavior strategies, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing as needed.

How much experience does the therapist have?

Fourteen years of professional experience are noted, with a focus on practical skill-building and support through life changes.

What credentials and location apply?

The clinician holds LPC and LPCC credentials and practices in Tennessee.

In which languages are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking so you know whether in-person or online meetings are offered.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin scheduling with this therapist?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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