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Demire aka Phoenix Coffin-Williams

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A licensed mental health counselor with experience in both inpatient and outpatient treatment centers. Trained in treating addictions, sexual concerns, marital and relationship concerns, and a DSM-5 worthy list of Mental Health concerns. Treatment here is Person Centered, trauma informed, sex positive, and tailored to incorporate the expertise you already have in your own life. With education in Mental Health theory and practice, sexual health and orientation, trauma, chemical dependency and organizational development, I am uniquely qualified to work with a broad variety of issues and concerns. All while maintaining strict confidentiality, compassion, and a non-judgemental stance.
Education

Yoga & Ayurveda Center 
  • RYT 200 Yoga Teacher Certification (Completed)
    • Final Project: Solar Circuit Yoga for recovery and wellness
  • Ayurveda Specialist Certification (In progress)

Goddard College
  • ​​Masters Degree - Clinical Mental Health Counseling​
  • Concentration in Sexual Orientation

University at Buffalo
  • ​Bachelors Degree - Psychology
  • ​Double major in Social Sciences Interdisciplinary
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Experience

Rochester General Hospital
  • ​Psychiatric assignment officer- assessed patients for appropriateness to be admitted for inpatient psychiatric treatment.

Personalized Recovery Oriented Services
  • ​Licensed Practitioner of The Healing Arts - worked with individuals, families and groups to treat symptoms and remove barriers to desired functionality (return to work, school, rebuild relationship etc.) Worked on an interdisciplinary treatment team which included social workers, an RN, and MDs in collaboration on selecting most appropriate treatment options. Created treatment plans and implemented course of treatment with respect to the preferences of each patient.

The MOCHA Center
  • ​Sexual Health Educator- designed, implemented and presented curriculum related to various aspects of sexual health. Provided rapid HIV testing and educated people on effective condom use and on PrEP. Utilized active outreach methods to engage with community members.

Crisis Services
  • ​Advocate - Reported directly to local hospital emergency rooms following a call about sexual assault, intimate partner violence, elder or child abuse. Provided psychological first aid, safety planning and follow-up resources. Assured appropriate treatment of all survivors and inquired about divers and appropriate Emergency Room treatment options as needed.

M.A. Stutzman Addiction Treatment Ctr.
  • Internship - Assessed for and treated substance use disorders. Treated underlying mental health concerns in an inpatient rehab setting. Coordinated aftercare plans for continued recovery from substance use.
SBI Health Education
  • ​Assistant Director - Responsible for educating and supervising peer counselors. Making sure all health educators are up to date on core knowledge skills. Designed workshops and presentations and delivered them when needed. Conducted needs assessments to determine what programming the community was receptive too and tracked all health education services provided by peer staff.
  • STI Education Supervisor - professionally trained peer counselor conducted STI counseling as well as pregnancy testing and counseling. Delivered workshops and community wide events including “take back the night”, The V-Day campaign, and World AIDS Day.
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Contact Demire Coffin-Williams,LMHC
​for an appointment.
[email protected]
(716)391-0118
​Buffalo, NY
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