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Duane Winter, LPCC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Duane is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Duane. View 65 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Minnesota

Recent reviews

Duane was so relatable, compassionate, down to earth, knowledgeable, and kind. I saw Duane at my worst, and also when I was in a better place, and no matter what I felt like he met me where I was at. He gave me great suggestions, things to look up and explore on my own, reassurance that I was really doing all I can in regard to my situation. I felt so blessed to be paired with him.

Reviewed November 2024

Duane is very caring, and listens and understands issues I may have. He has been so helpful and crucial during my path to feeling better about myself. I highly recommend him.

Reviewed November 2024

More about Duane

  • 7 years' experience
  • Male
  • LPCC

Hello, I am Duane Winter. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor in the state of Minnesota. I will treat you with respect, warmth, and empathy, and am a self-motivated professional who strives to help individuals reach their full potential, while understanding you are the expert in your own life. I like to use acceptance & commitment therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, & mindfulness, while being client or person centered. By getting to know you, we can together, figure out which type of counseling is going to be most beneficial to you & find ways to utilize your strengths.

I appreciate the differences in everyone and center my treatment around the specific needs of each person I work with. Additionally, the foundation of my work with a client is the strength of our therapeutic relationship. I put a lot of emphasis towards building trust and fostering a healthy and open line of communication. My goals during each session are to promote growth and to build upon the strengths that my clients already have, so individuals to create change and focus on all of the things they can control. Walking alongside clients in a supportive, encouraging way is my main objective.

I believe it takes courage and strength to participate in counseling by being open and honest and leaves you feeling vulnerable. Everyone is fighting personal battles, but you do not need to do this alone and know, you are worth fighting for.

Specialties

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

Treatment Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Duane Winter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427633270.

  • LPCC · Minnesota · 02158 · Expires June 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Duane Winter

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

65 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Listens Recommend Helped Amazing Helpful Knowledgeable Understanding Understands Caring

Duane was so relatable, compassionate, down to earth, knowledgeable, and kind. I saw Duane at my worst, and also when I was in a better place, and no matter what I felt like he met me where I was at. He gave me great suggestions, things to look up and explore on my own, reassurance that I was really doing all I can in regard to my situation. I felt so blessed to be paired with him.

Reviewed November 2024

Duane is very caring, and listens and understands issues I may have. He has been so helpful and crucial during my path to feeling better about myself. I highly recommend him.

Reviewed November 2024

Duane has an empathetic, intelligent, and accepting demeanor. He put me immediately at ease. I have felt that I can be fully candid with Duane, and be both accepted and diagnostically understood. He is a great listener and I have appreciated his insights greatly.

Reviewed September 2024

Duane is exceptional. Thank you.

Reviewed September 2024

Duane is amazing! He is very knowledgeable and empathetic. He has helped me through so much and made me realize many things about myself that I did not know.

Reviewed August 2024

I think he's excellent

Reviewed August 2024

Duane is a great therapist. He listens to my concerns, offers positive guidance, and understands my goals. He's been very helpful during my time with him.

Reviewed July 2024

Duane Winter is exceptional. No complaints, he is thoughtful and a good listener. Responds positively but firmly and is a master at understanding the human mind.

Reviewed July 2024

Duane has been an amazing help in bettering my outlook on life and help me readjust my viewpoints to better understand myself.

Reviewed May 2024

Duane is great!

Reviewed March 2024

Always feel very safe with and heard by Duane. Grateful for his perspective.

Reviewed March 2024

Duane cuts to the chase. He is kind and compassionate in the way he holds me accountable for my behavior and he helps me learn how to change it for the better. My time with Duane is always well spent no matter what type of problems I might have - whether family relationships or work related problems. He has helped me change the way I look at relationships and the way I show up in them for the better. I highly recommend Duane as an effective therapist.

Reviewed January 2024

I had serious doubts about BetterHelp going into it. Decided to give it a try and I've been really impressed with the tools provided by the platform, and also really happy with Duane Winter. Great connection and the guy cares... this coming from a sceptic and pessimist. So hats off to you Duane. Thanks for your help.

Reviewed January 2024

Duane was great help for me, he helped out alot with learning to manage stress and anxiety and I would of never tired meditation if it wasn't for Duane which i greatly appreciate. I feel like my truly ready to tackle for world now thanks to him!

Reviewed November 2023

Can’t say enough good about Duane

Reviewed November 2023

Duane is very understanding and has lots of experience that he uses to help assist his clients. Duane is patient, kind, and very knowledgeable.

Reviewed September 2023

Duane. Is the best . He is so responsive and he always sends out the best tips . I have never stayed to therapy this long . Better help makes it easy to journal and having a great therapist helps too. I feel like I can conquer more and give myself grace. Thank you better help

Reviewed September 2023

Duane is so personable and kind. Non judgmental. Encouraging and inspires me to think about situation differently

Reviewed September 2023

Duane is a very good listener, and has helped me identify many things about myself, even in the relatively short period of time I've been in therapy. I would recommend his counsel to anyone who needs help.

Reviewed August 2023

Duane is an amazing listener, he is kind, respectful, caring, and has a good sense of humor. I appreciate the way he helps me reflect when I am stuck and his encouragement when I step outside my comfort zone. I only have good things to say about Mr. Winter. 10/10

Reviewed July 2023

Duane is an amazing therapist. He is kind and listens to you . You feel comfortable talking to him and sharing your inner most things . My mental health has improved working with him. I have never had a therapist I liked so much .

Reviewed May 2023

Duane is a great guy who's full of energy. He understands my problems and gives very clear advice based off of his expertise. He even gets me to see the humor in my problems. You won't be disappointed.

Reviewed April 2023

Listens and responds appropriately

Reviewed March 2023

He is a good listener and also a good adviser. He has lots of experience in life, not just only therapy. Talking to him is like talking to a friend. At the beginning of the session, I was nervous and didn't know where to start my story to tell him. But, he smiled and made me comfortable throughout the session. Sometimes during that session, I forgot I was in therapy session, the conversation was so comfortable, warmth and welcome. I wish I could keep talking with him but we both had things to do. Whoever will read this review in the future, so sorry for a long review. But I want to keep this as detailed as possible, so you can see my point why he is a good therapist

Reviewed March 2023

He listens to me really well and has given some really helpful advice

Reviewed February 2023

Duane has been a godsend. Having someone positive and understanding and willing to listen to me as made all of the difference in my mood over the last few months. With Duane, there isn't a limit to his compassion, humor, and attention. I can't praise him enough.

Reviewed February 2023

Duane is a remarkable, insightful therapist.

Reviewed January 2023

Duane is a great listener and very responsive to my messages - he is kind and funny and positive and offers new ways to think about things -

Reviewed December 2022

Duane has helped me through the last year. I’m very grateful

Reviewed December 2022

Duane is always there with helpful information and suggestions. He understands what my needs are and helps me focus on getting/being better

Reviewed November 2022

On time, resourceful, understanding.

Reviewed November 2022

Duane made me feel so comfortable from day one and that is exactly what I was looking for in a therapist. I had tried therapy once before and it did not go well. You can tell Duane genuinely cares about you and gives you the confidence in yourself to be better. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

Reviewed November 2022

Duane helped give me the tools to conquer my anxiety in a way that many other therapists have failed at before. I absolutely recommend him to anyone struggling with anxiety or depression, or just in need of a friendly ear.

Reviewed November 2022

Duane has been wonderful to talk to, very easy going and inciteful !

Reviewed August 2022

Duane is really responsive and always has many options and suggestions for how to cope and feel better -

Reviewed July 2022

Totally gets me! Never makes me feel dumb or crazy or weird! Goes with my sense of humor. Most comfortable I have been to talk to anyone since high school. I was really nervous and in a really bad place so to feel the amount of support I did and have been provided even via video calls is really amazing and I am just so grateful to have some how matched with the right therapist for me!

Reviewed July 2022

Duane is awesome! He listens to me. Has great knowledge. I respect his opinions and helps! Definitely the right therapist for me!! Highly recommend him!

Reviewed June 2022

Duane is kind and caring and knowledgeable

Reviewed June 2022

He's the best.

Reviewed June 2022

I look forward to our sessions together

Reviewed April 2022

Duane is literally so incredible. I really feel like he cares and is invested into my growth. He listens and understands. He wants better for me. He never judges. He create a safe space for me to explore my own thoughts and feelings.

Reviewed April 2022

Duane provides an environment where you can work out your own thoughts. He doesn't pretend to be an expert on your life, but at the same time it is clear he is very knowledgeable. He seems like a pretty down to earth guy.

Reviewed April 2022

Duane is an extremely kind, empathetic and caring man. He has a lot of real world valuable experience and is able to meet his clients where they are and help them along. He is someone that builds you up and could make you smile even on your worst day.

Reviewed March 2022

Wonderful therapist with great solutions and tools to help me navigate this period of my life

Reviewed March 2022

He is a great lister

Reviewed March 2022

Duane is very compassionate and understanding. He provides individualized therapy and you can really tell he cares!

Reviewed March 2022

Duane is such a pleasure to have as a therapist. He really understands my issues and challenges me to be introspective and make positive changes. He holds me accountable and he really cares about helping me live a better life. Duane is awesome!

Reviewed February 2022

He is good. A good listener

Reviewed February 2022

Duane has been an abasing therapist for me this far. He listens cautiously and graciously and asks terrific questions. He really take the time to get to know you to then better understand your situations.

Reviewed January 2022

Duane is professional, warm, and easy to work with. I've felt myself opening up easier than with any therapist before. He's a gem.

Reviewed January 2022

Duane's professional experience is evident and he gives direct feedback to help me understand myself better and that it's OK for me to be who I am, unapologetically. He really had helped me through heart break and appreciate his feedback.

Reviewed December 2021

Duane is such a comforting and easy going person. Every time we chat it feels like I'm speaking to a life long friend that gives the best advice and makes me feel 10x better about myself.

Reviewed December 2021

Duane is always very helpful, and makes my next week

Reviewed November 2021

Duane is an gifted counselor in his ability to listen, empathize, and then help explore actionable areas to focus on like acknowledging all feelings , working on negative thought patterns and creating new ones, pausing to figure out my values and goals... and supporting me, my tears and anxiety through it all including career changes. I also love how he responds so thoughtfully to my journal entries, or if I want some handouts to work on etc. I just can't say enough about him!! He's amazing and I would recommend him to anyone!

Reviewed November 2021

Duane has good insight and ideas that are person specific. Though I’ve just started therapy, I feel as though I trust him to start me on the right path.

Reviewed November 2021

Super down to earth

Reviewed November 2021

I’ve only met with Duane once so far but I can immediately tell he is very knowledgeable, has fantastic listening skills and great insight. I’m happy I have him to work with!

Reviewed September 2021

Duane is such a kind and caring person that I have no problems being real and emotional with him. I do not feel like I am being judged by him, even if I am judging myself. I feel so much better after my sessions with him and I look forward to them every week. I am eager to continue my journey bettering myself with him in my corner.

Reviewed August 2021

Duane has been extremely helpful and sensitive. I was initially nervous to have a man counselor since I am a young woman who usually only speaks about emotional topics with other women, but Duane has always helped me to feel safe and able to open up and work through my feelings. I have and will continue to recommend better help and Duane to other people I know who may benefit from talking to a counselor.

Reviewed August 2021

Duane listens and makes sure he understand each concern to find a solution that’s right for each person.

Reviewed July 2021

Duane is a pleasure to talk to. He's a great listener, understanding, and isn't afraid to speak up when he thinks more attention needs to paid towards something. His weekly messages and worksheets are a good reminder and help to put action towards the results you're looking for. You can tell he is very experienced at what he does. He feels more like a good friend you can confide in with the added benefit of working towards bettering yourself.

Reviewed July 2021

Working with Duane is amazing. He makes a video therapy session seem as easy as talking to a good friend.

Reviewed June 2021

Highly recommend as a friendly voice to assist. Available in times of need and otherwise

Reviewed May 2021

Great guy who gets you.

Reviewed May 2021

He has been very helpful in listening and helping me dig through past issues and looking at them in a different way and then taking steps to do things better.

Reviewed May 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does Duane Winter offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Duane Winter works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Duane Winter speak?

Duane Winter speaks English.

How many years of experience does Duane Winter have?

Duane Winter has 7 years of experience.

Where is Duane Winter licensed to practice?

Duane Winter is licensed to practice in Minnesota.

Does Duane Winter accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Duane Winter does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Duane Winter offer?

Duane Winter offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Duane Winter?

Duane Winter can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Duane Winter?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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