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Raymond Dean

Compassionate, evidence-informed counseling for life challenges

LPC Georgia

Experience
14 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Raymond

Raymond Dean is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Georgia with 14 years of clinical experience. He focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, grief, anger, addictions, and relationship challenges using evidence-informed methods and a compassionate stance.

Background and approach

Raymond blends practical strategies with empathetic listening to help clients explore sources of distress and build more effective coping skills. His work addresses a wide range of related concerns including attachment and abandonment issues, communication difficulties, control struggles, guilt and shame, and life purpose questions.

Raymond also supports those dealing with chronic pain or illness, caregiver stress, financial and career pressures, and mood-related problems. He draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside ACT, DBT, EFT, and client-centered principles to tailor interventions to each person’s needs.

Clients can expect a thoughtful, values-aware approach that balances practical tools and personal reflection. Raymond aims to help people reduce unhelpful patterns, develop clearer communication, and move toward goals that matter to them, while respecting individual beliefs and life context.

How evidence-informed approaches translate to online care

Raymond uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; this approach often targets anxiety, mood challenges, and difficulties with impulsivity or avoidance. He also incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which emphasizes clarifying personal values, practicing acceptance of difficult emotions, and committing to actions that align with what matters most to the individual.

Choosing the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. Raymond works with each client to explore which methods best match their goals, needs, and preferences, and he adjusts techniques over time so therapy remains useful and relevant.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, giving flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats allow clients to access licensed professionals from different locations, reduce travel time, and maintain continuity of care when life circumstances change.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Raymond address?
Areas of focus include stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, grief, and anger, along with related concerns such as attachment issues, communication problems, and mood disorders.
What is Raymond's therapeutic style like?
He combines evidence-based methods with empathic listening, emphasizing practical skills alongside exploration of values and meaning to help clients make measurable changes.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Raymond has 14 years of experience working with a broad range of emotional and interpersonal concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he licensed?
He is an LPC licensed in Georgia with licence number GA LPC LPC011935.
Does Raymond work with clients who live outside the United States?
He accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are fees handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are accessed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in beginning therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesGriefAnger management

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)

Experience

14+ years

Licensed

Georgia

Languages

English