- CBT methods
- Mindfulness tools
- Solution-focused work
About Dean
Dean Altenhofen is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) in Louisiana with 20 years of experience. He works with people facing relationship strain, depression, trauma and abuse, LGBTQ concerns, and major life changes. He focuses on practical steps people can use when they feel stuck or uncertain about what comes next.
Dean uses clear, goal-oriented methods in sessions. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy to help people identify unhelpful patterns and try small changes. Conversations often include specific skills to manage mood, stress, and difficult memories.
Sessions move at a steady pace and focus on next steps. Dean helps people name what matters now and actions they can test between meetings. That might mean trying a new way to communicate, practicing a short mindfulness exercise, or testing a different routine to see how it affects mood.
He also works with issues that can complicate recovery, such as chronic pain or substance use, and topics like abandonment, commitment, infidelity, and family of origin concerns. Those areas are discussed plainly and directly, with attention to real-life consequences and coping strategies.
People who are unsure whether to start often find an initial conversation useful. The first meetings look at current problems, short-term goals, and practical steps to try. Dean asks about everyday routines and barriers so that plans fit ordinary life and responsibilities.
How Dean uses CBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused work online
Dean draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and test everyday thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. CBT sessions often include simple exercises and experiments to change routines and mood. Mindfulness Therapy is used to build brief attention practices that reduce reactivity and help with stress and persistent negative thinking. These practices are short and practical, and they can be practiced between meetings. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on concrete goals and small steps that show whether a change is helping. It is useful when someone wants to move forward quickly with manageable actions.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Dean treats that as a collaborative process where therapist and client discuss goals, try methods, and adjust what is done based on what helps. He asks about daily life, responsibilities, and what outcomes matter most so plans fit the client's schedule and priorities.
The practical benefits of remote sessions include easier scheduling and fitting meetings around work or caregiving, shorter check-ins when needed, and using phone or video depending on what is most convenient. Confirm specific session formats and technical details before booking, since format options are not listed in the biography. Online work focuses on usable techniques and action steps that fit into everyday life, rather than abstract discussion.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He works with relationship problems, depression, trauma and abuse, coping with life changes, and LGBT matters. Additional topics include issues such as abandonment, infidelity, chronic pain, and substance use.
How does he approach feeling stuck or directionless?
He uses goal-oriented methods like CBT and solution-focused work to identify patterns and try small changes. Sessions emphasize practical steps to test between meetings.
How much clinical experience informs his work?
He brings 20 years of professional experience to sessions, using that background to help shape practical plans and realistic next steps.
What credentials and location does he have?
He is an LPC, a Licensed Professional Counselor, practicing in Louisiana.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
International clients are not accepted. Sessions are offered in English for people located in Louisiana.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm the current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify formats. Ask about the platform and session length when you schedule.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Check the service details for pricing in your area.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to start.
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