Duane Winter
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
Minnesota therapists accepting new clients
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About Duane
Hello, I am Duane Winter. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor in the state of Minnesota. I will treat you with respect, warmth, and empathy, and am a self-motivated professional who strives to help individuals reach their full potential, while understanding you are the expert in your own life. I like to use acceptance & commitment therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, & mindfulness, while being client or person centered. By getting to know you, we can together, figure out which type of counseling is going to be most beneficial to you & find ways to utilize your strengths.
I appreciate the differences in everyone and center my treatment around the specific needs of each person I work with. Additionally, the foundation of my work with a client is the strength of our therapeutic relationship. I put a lot of emphasis towards building trust and fostering a healthy and open line of communication. My goals during each session are to promote growth and to build upon the strengths that my clients already have, so individuals to create change and focus on all of the things they can control. Walking alongside clients in a supportive, encouraging way is my main objective.
I believe it takes courage and strength to participate in counseling by being open and honest and leaves you feeling vulnerable. Everyone is fighting personal battles, but you do not need to do this alone and know, you are worth fighting for.
What Duane helps with
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- LGBT
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
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- Adoption and foster care
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Workplace issues
How Duane works
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
What clients say
- “Great”
- “Duane has been great so far and I hope this year he can help me clear up some of my problems and concerns.”
- “Duane winter has been an awesome therapist. Absolutely love this man. He's has moved me towards being a better me, and helped me through so much that I couldn't have done alone. I would recommend him to anybody. He's just a great human being. Best therapist ever!”
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- “Duane is so helpful and gives good story writing to help explain deeper things!! He’s very kind too”
- “Duane is great and is easy to talk to. He gets my sense of humor and can relate to the things that I am going through. Most of the therapists that I have dealt with are so boring, but Duane feels like you are talking with a good friend instead.”
- “Duane has been outstanding to work with. It’s easy to work with him, and he does a great job of balancing accountability with kindness and respect and curiosity.”
- “Just when I think I’m ok without therapy new things are bright to light through his compassion, understanding and knowledge of REAL LIFE in a REAL WORLD!”
- “Duane is a patient and thoughtful listener, and offers multiple ways to explore and handle your therapy.”
- “Duane is great.”
- “Duane is caring and a great listener. He always knows what to say and helps me see things that I need to see. I appreciate his help and I am so glad I am working with him.”
- “Great support and resources”
- “Duane is a great therapist.”
- “Duane is amazing, he listens, responds in a timely matter and really cares about his clients”
- “Duane is a very responsive, kind, and understanding therapist. I absolutely recommend him.”
- “I have had a great experience working with Duane Winter. He is very knowledgeable, kind and patient. I appreciate his sense of humor and how he actively listens to me; providing relevant, helpful, information and resources.”
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