Duane Winter is a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) based in Minnesota with seven years of practice.
01About Duane
Duane Winter is a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) based in Minnesota with seven years of practice. He takes a straightforward, respectful approach and treats people with warmth and empathy. Duane centers sessions on each person’s strengths and lived experience.
He sees the client as the expert in their own life and works alongside them toward practical change. Duane uses a mix of approaches to match what each person needs.
Background and approach
He often draws on acceptance and commitment therapy to help people notice difficult thoughts and move toward meaningful action. He also uses cognitive behavioral strategies to spot patterns that keep stress and anxiety going. Motivational interviewing and client-centered ideas help when people feel stuck or unsure about next steps.
Sessions focus on clear goals and small, manageable changes. Duane emphasizes building trust and an open line of communication from the first meeting. He encourages people to use their existing strengths while trying new ways of coping.
People bring many kinds of concerns to sessions, including stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, trauma, relationship and family issues, parenting struggles, and questions about identity and life purpose. He also supports people dealing with adoption and foster care issues, caregiver stress, codependency, and problems with impulsivity or substance use.
Duane offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging to fit different schedules and needs. Sessions are conducted in English and he practices in Minnesota as an LPCC.
02Credentials
- LPCC (Minnesota)
- License 02158 · expires June 2026
- NPI
- 1427633270 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Duane lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- ADHD
- Adoption and foster care
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Workplace issues
Methods Duane names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Duane names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
How these approaches work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that reflect their values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns; it often helps with anxiety, mood, and coping. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and building a strong relationship so people can find their own solutions and feel understood.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. That collaborative process guides which methods are used and how sessions are shaped over time.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging. Video calls let people read body language and have a longer, face-to-face style conversation. Phone sessions require less bandwidth and can fit into a busy day. Live chat or text messaging offer brief check-ins, ongoing support between sessions, or a lower-pressure way to communicate when typing feels easier. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into daily life.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does Duane work with?
He helps with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, parenting issues, self-esteem, career questions, ADHD, and related areas such as caregiver stress and codependency.
What is his style in sessions?
Sessions are warm and respectful with a focus on building trust. He emphasizes practical goals, clear steps, and drawing on each person’s strengths.
What background does he bring to therapy?
He has seven years of clinical experience and centers his work on forming a strong therapeutic relationship while helping people create change in everyday life.
Where is he licensed and based?
He practices in Minnesota and holds the LPCC credential listed in his profile.
In what language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules and needs.
How does cost and subscription work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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