- Client-Centered Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Demetrius
Demetrius Jifunza is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with three years of clinical experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. He also lists work around guilt and shame, life purpose, mood disorders, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety and phobia.
He uses a straightforward, person-focused style in sessions. Conversations are meant to be direct and practical. He encourages people to say what feels most pressing and to try small steps between meetings.
Demetrius draws on client-centered work to follow what each person brings to the room. Narrative therapy helps people reframe their stories and see different perspectives. Solution-focused techniques are used to set concrete short-term goals and track progress.
When trauma is part of the story he incorporates trauma-focused methods that emphasize safety and paced processing. The emphasis is on helping people notice patterns and develop ways to respond that reduce distress in daily life.
Sessions involve clear, regular check-ins about what is and isn’t working. He asks practical questions and suggests exercises that can be used outside sessions. People who feel nervous about starting often begin with a brief first meeting to get a sense of the approach.
Interested individuals in Florida can follow the site’s sign-up steps to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first appointment. The practice uses a subscription model for sessions that can be canceled at any time.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and letting the client's concerns lead the session. Online meetings use that same emphasis by checking in often about what matters most and adjusting pace based on the client's responses.Narrative Therapy helps people examine and reframe the stories they tell about themselves. In remote sessions this looks like discussing specific events and experimenting with alternative ways to describe them, which can change how someone responds day to day.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist and client decide together which methods to try based on current needs, goals, and what feels comfortable. This is a collaborative process and may shift over time.
The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting therapy into busy schedules and reducing travel time. Confirm the current session options before booking, since formats are not listed here. Online meetings can make it easier to keep regular appointments and to practice strategies between sessions without major disruptions to daily life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression, plus related areas like panic attacks and social anxiety and phobia.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions are practical and person-focused, with direct conversation and short-term goals used to track progress.
How much experience does he have?
He has three years of professional work experience as a Florida mental health counselor.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an LMHC licensed in Florida and practices with that credential in the state.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.