The only reason I put anything less than "Mostly Agree" is that we've only had a few sessions so early days so far... thank you.
DeWan McPherson, LPC
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
DeWan is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 5.0 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with DeWan. View 44 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Michigan and New Hampshire
Recent reviews
I don't have to worry about what I say, if I'm having a bad day or the like. She's honest with me and will tell me if I'm overreacting without dismissing how I feel.
More about DeWan
- 14 years' experience
- Female
- LPC, LCMHC
Thank you for taking the time to read my Bio. I have been a practicing therapist for over 9 years. I received my master’s from Central Michigan University and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Michigan. I use an eclectic approach, which means that I tailor my approach to each individual client to make sure I always meet each person where they are. My non-judgmental style helps clients reach goals, while feeling empowered and capable to continuing to utilize skills learned during therapy long after counseling is done. I encourage all individuals to set the pace of counseling, determine what their goals are and change them as they see fit. I look forward to supporting and empower you along your journey towards your goals.
At this time, I provide services for, individuals, adolescent's, and LGBTQIA, to help them work through life issues that may have hindered their quality of life.
Thank you again and I look forward to hearing from you!.
Specialties
Treatment Approaches
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Licenses
DeWan McPherson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1093087751.
- LPC · Michigan · 6401017031 · Expires January 2026
- LCMHC · New Hampshire · 3385 · Expires June 2026
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 DeWan McPherson
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
The only reason I put anything less than "Mostly Agree" is that we've only had a few sessions so early days so far... thank you.
I don't have to worry about what I say, if I'm having a bad day or the like. She's honest with me and will tell me if I'm overreacting without dismissing how I feel.
DeWan has been very sensitive and caring but direct to me and my kids while working on the real issues.
McPherson is an excellent counselor, she asks the hard questions but you have to want to do the work. Healing and unpacking trauma can be messy and at times I feel a bit pathetic but that let's me know what we are doing together is working. I would recommend her to anyone. Thank you for having her on your team. She is Bomb.com and speaks to getting you to check yourself and why you move the way you move. I'm grateful.
She is great! Has always responded in a timely manner. Very respectful and has been a great person to talk with!
Very kind and patient. Knowledgeable. Thank you DeWan
Really happy I got connected with Dewan. She's very knowledgeable and understanding of what I've been dealing and has given great advice and feedback. She's listens very well and remembers everything I tell her. She also is really funny and a joy to talk to. So happy she is my therapist.
Very easy to communicate with. I felt very comfortable speaking with her about topics that I normally do not like to talk about. From the start I had only felt welcomed and I am very grateful for her!
DeWan is an amazing therapist. My situation is a rough one and I’ve sought help from countless sources to the point I didn’t even think therapy could help me. Within two weeks of talking with DeWan I’ve gained so much more confidence to better handle my situation. My anxiety has tremendously gone down thanks to them and I am proud to say that I’ve gotten mentally tougher through the two week duration.
She is the perfect example of a therapist
I am currently at earlier stage of my therapy, retrying therapy after many years of being off, to tackle issues mainly related to anxiety and obsession. Dr Dewan comes across as a friend from the first moment, creates the perfect atmosphere to connect and share and, most importantly, show that she actually really cares about her patients and not a commercial approach. So far she has done great work with me digging deeper into my issues and we are currently working toward a plan to tackle them. I have full confidence in her experience as a therapist and would totally recommend her (and I have tried quite a few, so can tell with confidence DeWan is actually the best therapist I have had)
Very friendly and helpful, Dr McPherson helped me through a very tough time. Highly recommend them.
Dr. McPherson is great. She has helped me navigate the hardest year in my life.
DeWan McPherson is the only counselor that I have stuck with after seeing 5 or so others. She’s a great listener, offers practical advice suites to my needs, she listens, and understands my perspective and needs. She’s also very direct, and has pushed me in so many ways to improve my life and self. Very grateful to have her as my counselor.
She is a great listener who offers reasonable feedback. She is relatable and reliable. I have had success at looking at another perspective and challenging myself to improve my outlook.
DeWan has helped me tremendously. She is very down to earth and relatable. My anxiety and issues with all types of relationships has been a problem for years but DeWan has helped me see things differently. I’m so appreciative that I was linked up with her. She is the truth!
DeWan is a great listener. She allows me to vent and then gently guides me to the next steps. I appreciate her expertise and the way she guides my sessions with her.
DeWan has been a great therapist for me and has helped me through my struggles with anxiety. I feel comfortable with her and would absolutely recommend her to others in need of therapy.
DeWan listens well, respects always, and encourages me in the right directions. She’s an amazing woman who takes a different approach on therapy that truly makes you feel welcome and secure.
DeWan is absolutely amazing! She made me feel so comfortable right away and really helped me to open up about how I was feeling. I truly appreciate everything she's said and it's really helped me to get back into a more positive mindset and get back onto my feet again.
My experience working with DeWan was amazing! She made me feel safe and heard from the very beginning. She is a great listener and made me feel like I could be myself through our conversations. She also asked really good questions that allowed me to look at my situation from a different perspective. Working with her helped me get through a difficult period in my life and I feel more prepared to cope with other things that may appear on my way.
DeWan is open and doesn’t judge. A good listener and I feel safe opening up with her.
Wonderful, effective therapist
I truly believe Dewan saved my life. She is patient, she is non judgmental and kind. She asks exceptionally in tune questions that made me stop and really made me think, at times for half a day or an entire day prior to answering. I was stuck in an emotionally destructive and mentally abusive relationship. I was depressed from both that and my business tanking due to COVID. I was anxious, I was crying all the time and i could not bring myself to work...much less talk to or hang out with friends. I constantly felt like people were judging me and it hurt. I felt like an open nerve exposed to the world. I had worked with a therapist previously that became frustrated with me. I felt stuck and strongly emotionally tied to a terrible relationship that I knew was not right or good for me. I felt stuck in life. Dewan was nothing like the previous therapist. She listened, she was so calm and helped me tackle anxiety and replied to my urgent requests quickly no matter how crazy they seemed. There were times I was really scared and she talked to me like a friend and even laughed with me at times when I would be a silly dork. Over six months she helped me unfold what was happening, my feelings, helped me establish solid boundaries in a relentless and what felt like an insanely hopeless situation- she helped me find my way out. Without divulging how bad things were or how bad they felt I can honestly say that this woman saved my life and helped to save my future. I am still working with her but am out of of the damaging relationship without regrets, I'm working again and can focus, I'm productive, and Im genuinely feeling happy again...daily. She helped me balance and place things, people and their opinions into perspective. She's absolutely outstanding at what she does. Anyone would be lucky to work with her.
She is amazingly amazing. She is a great listener. DeWan is really good at putting me at ease before a session. Her approach is very friendly. She has helped me tremendously. She's an awesome person!
DeWan hears me out, with patience because I have a lot to say. She gives me great advice and is super relatable. I’m thankful that I can reach out and get a thoughtful response.
Such an amazing woman!!
I have been working with DeWan for a few weeks now. It takes me a while to begin to feel comfortable with people. DeWan allows for me to gradually warm up to the process and to her and I appreciate that! She is welcoming, warm and thoughtful in her responses. I am glad that I decided to utilize counseling.
I find DeWan very helpful. The best counselor ivd had
She brings me up when I feel down. She makes me laugh so much. She looks at the positive things. She talks to me about what really is bothering me which really helps. She might be tired of hearing the same issues but talks about what is on my mind most times. Also knows. But then helps me to see the future by suggestions for upcoming events or things to look forward to.
DeWan has helped me find me. I lost myself for a while and although I’m not back the way I was, that is a good thing. I want to be stronger and more selfish because I’ve always put everyone else first, so it’s time to do that for me. DeWan has helped me realize I deserve more and that I have valid feelings. She’s wonderful. I’m happy I was matched with her because I’ve seen growth in myself emotionally and mentally that I didn’t think I’d reach. Thank you DeWan. You’re stuck with me for a while!
DeWan is an incredible, no-nonsense person who has all of the academic, practical and life experience necessary to aid in a wide range of situations and with a breadth of issues. I have enjoyed our sessions immensely and she has both held me accountable and helped me to hold myself accountable in accurately assessing the fallacies in thinking and decision making that lead me to make choices which do not serve me. To top it all off, she is funny as hell, and compassionate, but stern. She is the mother figure we all need and I highly recommend her.
Very sweet and such a great listener. I truly appreciate her wisdom and ability to help me think differently. She gets to the bottom of my issues and offers practical solutions. She is truly appreciated.
She is kind, compassionate and goes above and beyond. Her strategies work and she’s helped me to build confidence in the time we have worked together. She’s great at helping me to unlock my own ability to heal. She’s excellent.
DeWan is a great listener and has really great practical advice. She's very flexible with her schedule. She has given me some great tools to use to help me in my life. Highly recommend!
She is fantastic and truly has helped me!
DeWan helped me immensely. She is a great listener. Five stars!
It hasn’t been that long but DeWan is already helping me so much. She has such a unique approach and really listens and has great strategies for combatting my problems. Highly recommend!
She is absolutely amazing. She's very smart, she knows what she's doing. She has a lot of good advice and she is a great listener. I have asperger's and talking about things is difficult for me but I never feel awkward or unsafe with her like I do normally with others. Definitely recommend her.
Dewan McPherson is a great counselor! She listens and connects but gives impartial advice I need to hear.
Her technique in allowing me to process the problems and give myself feedback as helped tremendously. It allows me to verbally speak what is on my mind but also holds me accountable for my own thoughts.
I absolutely love this lady! She’s friendly and caring. And we get along like we’ve been friends forever!
DeWan helped me through a really difficult time in my life. She approached me with compassion and understanding. So grateful for her!
DeWan is very responsive, kind, and open.
She is a great counselor. I found a friend in her.
Frequently asked questions
Does DeWan McPherson offer telehealth visits?
Yes. DeWan McPherson 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 DeWan McPherson speak?
DeWan McPherson speaks English.
How many years of experience does DeWan McPherson have?
DeWan McPherson has 14 years of experience.
Where is DeWan McPherson licensed to practice?
DeWan McPherson is licensed to practice in Michigan and New Hampshire.
Does DeWan McPherson accept clients outside of the United States?
Yes, DeWan McPherson accepts 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 DeWan McPherson offer?
DeWan McPherson offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with DeWan McPherson?
DeWan McPherson 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 DeWan McPherson?
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