- CBT based
- Mindfulness practice
- Solution focused
About Dean
Dean Altenhofen is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Louisiana with 20 years of experience helping adults facing relationship struggles, depression, trauma, and LGBTQ+ concerns. He focuses on practical steps people can take when life feels uncertain or overwhelming.
Dean centers sessions on each person's strengths and choices. He asks clear questions and helps people notice patterns in thinking and behavior that keep problems going. He uses straightforward tools so clients can try changes and see what works for them.
Sessions often address common early-adult pressures like moving out, new jobs, relationship stress, and identity questions. Dean also supports people dealing with abandonment, commitment issues, infidelity, blended family matters, and problems linked to chronic illness or co-occurring substance use.
His approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy to help clients manage mood, reduce unhelpful thoughts, and set small achievable goals. He explains techniques in plain terms and practices them together in the session.
People who prefer a direct, practical style will find clear steps and concrete strategies here. Dean encourages honest conversation and steady progress rather than quick fixes. He asks new clients to complete a short questionnaire before scheduling a first session to match goals and preferences.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Dean uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns; this method is often used for depression, anxiety, and relationship stress. Mindfulness Therapy is about paying attention to the present moment and learning simple practices to reduce reactivity and improve mood. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on concrete goals and small steps that move someone toward what they want instead of rehashing the past.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to pick methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. He checks in regularly and adjusts techniques if something isn’t working for the client.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten commute time, and allow a quicker check-in between commitments. It can also let people try exercises like behavioral experiments or mindfulness practices together in real time without needing to travel.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He works with relationship problems, depression, trauma and abuse, coping with life changes, and LGBT matters. Additional focus areas include abandonment, infidelity, blended family issues, chronic pain or illness, and addiction related concerns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses practical, skills-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. Sessions emphasize clear steps and exercises to try between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has 20 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of concerns. That background informs a pragmatic and structured way of working in sessions.
What credential and location does he hold?
He is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Louisiana. His practice is based in Louisiana.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients book with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact rates depend on the chosen subscription and local factors.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session. That process helps match goals and preferences before the first meeting.
Online talk therapy through BetterHelp is for adults aged 18 and over and is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.