Dean Altenhofen
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Louisiana therapists accepting new clients
Zenobia WilsonLPC · 7 years experienceTrauma and abuse · Depression · Relationship issuesWork with Zenobia
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About Dean
With over 20 years of professional work experience, I am a board certified counselor in Louisiana dedicated to helping clients navigate life’s myriad challenges. My expertise spans a range of issues, including relationship problems, depression, coping with life changes, and LGBTQ+ matters.
I firmly believe that you are the expert of your story. Each person possesses unique strengths that can be harnessed to overcome obstacles and achieve personal growth. My role is to support and guide you in uncovering and leveraging these strengths to surmount the challenges you face.
Taking the first step towards a more fulfilling and happier life requires immense courage. I am here to support you through this journey, providing a compassionate and non-judgmental environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings openly. Together, we will work towards your goals, ensuring that you feel empowered and equipped to face whatever lies ahead.
If you are ready to take that courageous step, I am committed to walking alongside you, offering the expertise and support needed to achieve a more fulfilling and happier life.
What Dean helps with
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
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- Abandonment
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
How Dean works
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
What clients say
- “Dean is great at looking at situations from different angles. I also truly appreciate his thoughtful follow-up messages. I highly recommend him.”
- “Dean has such a heart for his patients. He is attentive, supportive, and exercises compassion in every session. He has given me hope, and the support I need. A true gem.”
- “Dean is a great therapist who helped me a lot in the past few weeks I highly recommend him”
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- “He's a real person who help other real people. I have never once felt out of place or like an appointment was a bad idea.”
- “Excellent, knowledgeable, lays out the info but also lets me draw my own conclusions, which seems like a style that will work for me. Would recommend to anyone.”
- “Great experience so far!”
- “Dean is a great listener and has great insight. I like talking to him weekly as he is so easy to talk to.”
- “Dean is kind, personable, and knows how to use tools that work for the individual. He is always there when you need him. Strongly recommend if you need a therapist that feels like talking to a friend that you can completely open up to that offers great advice. Smart beyond his years!”
- “Sometimes you just need a little guidance in the right direction , and I feel like ive already been given so much positive guidance. I can breath agin. My day no longer feels like its choking me and that means so much.”
- “Dean has helped me with things I never thought I would understand. He truly cares for his clients.”
- “Good man who listens and helps steers people in the direction they want to go. Genuinely wants to help guide in the direction patient wants to go while understanding and listening to them.”
- “I appreciate his patience and understanding. He is not here to judge you but he also isn’t here to say I’m always right which I really appreciate. I’m really happy I am able to work with him on my issues.”
- “Dean always listens and gives me a different way to look at things and understand and reminds me of my goals and encourages me to stay the course and remind me of all that I have overcome”
- “Great couples therapist. Helped us see eye to eye and be prepared for different results than weren’t necessarily the goal.”
- “He’s a fantastic therapist!”
These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.