- Client-Centered Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Demetrius
Demetrius Jifunza is a Florida licensed mental health counselor, LMHC, with three years of professional experience. He works with adults managing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, and depression. He also focuses on guilt and shame, finding life purpose, mood disorders, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety.
Demetrius aims for straightforward sessions where people can talk about what feels heavy without judgment. He encourages open conversation about thoughts and feelings and helps clients name what they are carrying. Sessions tend to center on what is happening now and what the person wants to change.
His approach draws on client-centered methods that prioritize the person’s perspective. He uses narrative techniques to help people reframe stories they tell about themselves. Solution-focused methods are used to identify small, concrete steps a person can try between sessions.
For people affected by traumatic events, Trauma-Focused Therapy elements are part of his work to address symptoms and patterns that follow abuse or overwhelming experiences. He balances attention to past events with practical ways to manage day-to-day reactions.
Finding the first session can feel difficult. He asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial appointment. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and costs vary with location. Confirm current session options before booking to make sure they fit your needs.
How his approaches are used in online sessions
Demetrius draws on client-centered work that focuses on listening to the person’s perspective and following their lead. This approach helps when someone needs a place to sort through feelings about guilt, shame, or relationship stress.Narrative Therapy is used to identify the stories people tell about themselves and consider alternative, less painful versions. This can be useful for reframing long-held beliefs that contribute to shame or low self-esteem.
He also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to set small, concrete goals and try practical changes between sessions. That method suits people who want to test short experiments and track progress week to week.
Choosing the right mix of methods is a collaborative process. He will work with each person to decide which approaches fit their goals and preferences, adjusting as needed over time.
Confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing appointments during breaks or from quieter surroundings. It also allows shorter check-ins when needed and offers flexibility when scheduling around work or family commitments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression. Additional focus areas include guilt and shame, life purpose, mood disorders, panic, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety.
How does he approach guilt and shame?
He uses client-centered and narrative approaches to help people name and reframe their stories about guilt and shame. Work often includes identifying small steps to reduce day-to-day distress.
What is his professional background?
He has three years of clinical experience working with adults on anxiety, trauma, relationships, and self-esteem concerns. His practice integrates several therapy methods to match individual needs.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an LMHC licensed in Florida. His practice is located in Florida.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with clients outside the United States?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.