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Demetrius King

Demetrius King

LPC, LPCC

Therapist · Tennessee · 14+ years of experience

Insightful counselor blending coaching and therapy

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  • Focus on anger
  • Practical coping skills
  • Collaborative goal work

About Demetrius

Demetrius King is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with 14 years of experience. She frames therapy around the person in front of her and aims to help people manage stress, anxiety, anger, addiction struggles, grief, and career concerns. She describes her work as a mix of coaching and counseling that focuses on practical steps forward. Seeking help can feel hard, and she tries to make the first conversation straightforward and respectful.

Her approach blends attachment-based ideas with client-centered listening and cognitive behavioral techniques. Sessions often include goal-setting, skill building, and practical strategies for dealing with strong emotions and difficult situations. She also uses mindfulness and motivational interviewing to help people notice patterns and find personal motivation for change.

Demetrius has supported people coping with relationship setbacks, communication problems, abandonment issues, and career transitions. She also brings experience with caregiver stress, chronic illness concerns such as cancer, blended family dynamics, and substance-related issues. The emphasis is on helping a person identify what matters to them and take steps that fit their life.

She is licensed to practice in Tennessee and works in that state. Sessions are delivered in English. If a person wants to begin, she asks them to use the site Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to set up scheduling.

She aims to tailor conversation and plans to each person's needs. That may include concrete coping tools, behavior-focused practice, or longer-term reflection about attachment and patterns. The goal is practical progress people can use between appointments.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

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 these approaches work in online therapy

Demetrius uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, listening-focused relationship where the person’s concerns guide the work. This approach helps when someone needs a nonjudgmental space to talk through anger, grief, or life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and practice new behaviors; it is useful for anxiety, depression, and managing strong emotions. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns from early relationships and how they affect current connections, which can be helpful for intimacy issues and recurring relationship conflicts.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to choose methods that match a person’s goals and preferences. That can mean trying CBT techniques in one phase and moving to attachment-focused reflection in another, depending on what helps most.

The original biography does not specify which online formats are offered, so confirm session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Some people prefer video for face-to-face interaction, while others choose audio-only for a simpler connection. The therapist will discuss what works best for scheduling and for the client’s day-to-day needs.

At a glance

Listed location
Tennessee
Experience
14+ years
Credentials
LPC, LPCC
Languages
English
License (Virginia)
LPC · No. 0701007984
License (Tennessee)
LPC · No. 5898
License (Kentucky)
LPCC · No. 171431
License (North Carolina)
LCMHC · No. 20744
NPI
1093255499

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does this therapist help with?

She helps people address stress, anxiety, anger, addictions, grief, depression, self-esteem, career concerns, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes.

What is the therapy style like?

Sessions mix client-centered listening with attachment-based ideas and cognitive behavioral techniques. Conversations focus on setting goals and practicing practical skills between sessions.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

She brings 14 years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including caregiver stress, addiction, and relationship challenges.

What credentials and region are listed?

She holds LPC and LPCC credentials and is licensed to practice in Tennessee.

In which languages can sessions be held?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees and billing handled?

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

How do I begin working together?

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

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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