AUTHOR

Damien DuPont MA, PhD, LMHC

Licensing & Certifications:

Licensed Mental Health Counselor in NY – #009353
Primary Training Certificate in Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy from Albert Ellis Institute
Certified in Mental Health First Aid by Mental Health First Aid USA

Professional Background

Dr. Damien DuPont is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in solo practice. He works with all kinds of patients to help them improve their mental health and develop a fulfilling life. He has particular interest in helping people with concerns surrounding anger/emotion management, anxiety, depression, identity, self-esteem, stress, trauma, medical conditions, and disability.

Dr. DuPont builds an alliance to provide psychoeducation on the problems you face. He teaches accurate thinking, goal setting & follow-through, problem solving, and increased self-awareness to replace unhelpful patterns and foster practical solutions. This helps you gain a fuller understanding of yourself, harness your innate capacities, and build a meaningful, purposeful life.

Dr. DuPont has made New York City his home for nearly 20 years, which has given him numerous experiences that make his practice unique. He taught philosophy at City College of New York, and worked in various research and management roles in the corporate world, and brings this experience with him to his practice. He also shares his philosophical expertise to offer insights from many of the greatest philosophers to supplement his experience with and training in Adlerian, REBT, CBT, and Rogeian therapy.

Professional Affiliations:

American Counseling Association

Education:

BA, Philosophy, Vanderbilt University 2001
PhD, Philosophy, CUNY Graduate Center, 2009
Areas of Specialization, Moral Psychology, Philosophy of Emotions,
Ancient Greek Philosophy
MA, Applied Psychology (Mental Health Counseling), NYU Steinhardt, 2016

Areas of Focus

Damien DuPont, MA, PhD, LMHC, offers compassionate counseling services in New York City, specializing in anger management, anxiety, depression, trauma, and identity issues. With a unique blend of philosophical insight and evidence-based therapy techniques, he empowers clients to achieve mental wellness and lead fulfilling lives.

Damien DuPont employs a number of therapeutic approaches, including:

Anger
Anxiety
Depression
Disability
Identity Issues
Trauma

Adlerian Therapy
REBT
Existential Therapy

Books & Journals

Religious Upbringing and the Costs of Freedom: Personal and Philosophical Essays

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Adlerian Therapy: How It Works, Cost, & What to Expect

Adlerian therapy focuses on understanding and improving our natural motivations to pursue social connection and overcome our perceived sense of inferiority through our actions.

August 18, 2023

Existential Therapy: How It Works, Cost, & What to Expect

Existential therapy helps anyone wrestling with questions of identity, isolation, meaning, and those with a deep sense of anxiety.

September 12, 2023

REBT For Anger Management

Rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT) focuses on identifying a person’s harmful core beliefs about themselves and the world to change their maladaptive reactions to triggering situations. When used for anger, a therapist offers clients constructive tools to help them determine if these beliefs are justified and warrant negative reactions. This can help them replace an unfavorable response to a trigger with a healthier, more positive one.

August 23, 2023

Recent Articles

Existential Therapy: How It Works, Cost, & What to Expect September 12, 2023

REBT For Anger Management August 23, 2023

Adlerian Therapy: How It Works, Cost, & What to Expect August 18, 2023