Dr. Keith Dempsey Counseling & Consulting

Dr. Keith Dempsey Counseling & Consulting Professional, Effective, & Culturally Sensitive Services Dr. Keith Dempsey has been an advocate in the helping profession for over 20+ years.

He has served as a therapist and clinical social worker in the Portland Community. He has a passion for helping individuals, couples and families reach their full potential through the power of counseling. He earned a Master’s Degree in Counseling and a PhD in Counselor Education & Supervision from Oregon State University. His doctoral studies focused on coping strategies for Black men. He has conducted national presentations and trainings regarding issues of diversity, racial trauma, and the plight of Black people. Dr. Dempsey is the past President of the Western Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (WACES). He is formerly the Associate Dean of the Graduate School of Counseling at George Fox University. He is the first African American to receive tenure at this institution. His volunteer work includes MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility, Self Enhancement Inc., Salvation Army, Kappa League Youth Program and the Perspective Gentleman’s Program.

07/31/2025

It’s not just what you say, it’s your tone, your tact, and your timing. Communication is more than words, it’s how you make people feel.

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07/28/2025

Still holding on to something that no longer serves you? Stop rereading old chapters; it might be time to let go and start a new one.

07/22/2025

Is your “right thing” still the right thing? What used to work may no longer serve you, and that’s okay. Growth means re-evaluating, shifting, and evolving.

07/17/2025

The Lonnie B. Harris Black Cultural Center was founded through student protest and community support, officially opening on April 26, 1975. Later named after Lonnie B. Harris, the first director of the Educational Opportunities Program, the center recently celebrated 50 years of Black excellence at Oregon State University.

07/15/2025

Are you patching holes in your life raft that you didn’t cause? Check who’s in your boat, and why. Your peace matters. It’s okay to say no.

07/10/2025

Honored to lead a team-building workshop with the dedicated staff of Multnomah County’s North/Northeast Aging, Disability & Veteran Services Division. Grateful to help strengthen the foundation that supports so many in our community.

07/08/2025

Mental health is a human experience, not a weakness. Too many spaces treat it with fear and shame. Counseling can be your soft place to land when life gets heavy.

07/01/2025

You’ve always done it that way, but is it helping your mental health? Sometimes comfort needs to be challenged for change to happen.

06/24/2025

Men need a safe space to be vulnerable. You don’t have to trust everyone, just someone. Not everyone deserves a front row seat, but vulnerability is power.

Happy Juneteenth!
06/19/2025

Happy Juneteenth!

Pastor Montrell of Northeast Community Fellowship (middle) moderated a powerful Father’s Day discussion. He invited Anth...
06/19/2025

Pastor Montrell of Northeast Community Fellowship (middle) moderated a powerful Father’s Day discussion. He invited Anthony, Mark, Gary, and myself to explore how fatherhood can produce joy, pain, past trauma, and triumph. The panel discussed the importance of forgiveness and vulnerability. Shout out to Northeast for making room for such a powerful discussion.

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Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm

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