- Strengths focused
- Goal oriented
- Direct and respectful
About Dean
Dean Altenhofen, LPC, uses clear, practical methods to help people through hard times. He draws on two decades of clinical experience in Louisiana to address relationship struggles, depression, trauma, and LGBT concerns. Sessions focus on finding workable steps the person can use right away.
Dean centers therapy on each person's strengths and story. He helps clients name what matters, spot unhelpful patterns, and try manageable changes. Conversations are guided and direct, with an emphasis on everyday tools rather than long lectures.
Common topics he addresses include commitment and communication problems, infidelity, abandonment, and the emotional fallout of divorce or blended family shifts. He also supports people dealing with chronic pain or health-related stress, substance concerns, and feelings of emptiness, guilt, or shame.
Dean integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy in straightforward ways. That might mean tracking thoughts that keep someone stuck, practicing short attention exercises, or setting small goals to test what works. The focus stays practical and tied to the person’s daily life.
He expects the client to be an active partner in the work. Progress is measured in changes the person notices week to week. People who want concrete strategies and a respectful, strengths-based approach often find this style helpful.
How these approaches fit into online therapy
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, looks at how thoughts and behaviors affect mood and actions. Online work can include tracking thought patterns, trying small behavioral experiments, and reviewing the results together to find what changes help most.Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus. In remote sessions this often means short guided exercises and daily practices that a person can fit into their routine.
Solution-Focused Therapy focuses on the next small step toward a goal rather than spending long on the past. Online sessions often set one or two concrete tasks between meetings and review what worked at the next appointment.
Choosing the right approach is a joint process. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then try methods together and adjust as needed. That collaborative way helps tailor the work to the person’s life.
Practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling, fewer travel needs, and the ability to fit brief check-ins into a busy day. The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current session options before booking to ensure they match your needs. Online work can make it simpler to practice skills in real life between sessions and bring the results back for discussion.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
He helps with relationship issues, depression, trauma and LGBT matters, as well as related concerns like infidelity, abandonment, and communication problems.
How would you describe the therapy style?
The approach is practical and collaborative, using tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy to create small, workable changes.
What is his professional background?
He has 20 years of professional experience working with people on a range of emotional and relationship concerns.
What credential and location are listed?
He holds the Licensed Professional Counselor credential, abbreviated LPC, and practices in Louisiana.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm the current session options with the provider before booking.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.