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.

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02/26/2026

I’m live right now on Instagram on .create’s Off Task livestream, come tap in and join the conversation!

02/24/2026

Black History Month may end, but Black history never does, because without Black history, there is no history.

For our mental health, we must know who and whose we are. As Maya Angelou wrote in Still I Rise, “I rise.”
Family, we will rise.

02/21/2026

I had the privilege of moderating an exceptional Fireside Chat honoring the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. and exploring the ongoing pursuit of justice, equity, and community empowerment. I was joined by Kimberlee Armstrong, Ron Herndon, and Lakeitha Elliott, whose wisdom and lived experience both challenged and inspired us all.

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02/16/2026

Martin and Malcolm showed us this: strength isn’t isolation. It’s knowing when to pause, shift direction, and call on your community. That’s real power.

Another successful mentoring session at the POIC Men of Color Luncheon. Honored to share space with my Boule' Brothers ...
02/12/2026

Another successful mentoring session at the POIC Men of Color Luncheon. Honored to share space with my Boule' Brothers and the future leaders of tomorrow.

02/10/2026

Happy Black History Month. Stand your ground and set boundaries as our ancestors did! Protect your space. Protect your mental health.

02/03/2026

Dr. Dempsey leading the second line celebration after his closing keynote address at the 2026 Bridging the Gap Symposium: Eliminating Mental Health Disparities in New Orleans.

01/27/2026

Driving too fast can make normal situations feel dangerous. The same thing happens at work, in relationships, and at home. Take stock of your speed. Slow down when you need to; it's good for your mental health.

01/19/2026

“‘Hate is just as injurious to the hater as it is to the hated." Dr. King reminds us that many inner conflicts live inside unhealed pain. Take care of your mental health, sing, pray, laugh, dance, talk to someone, or seek help if you need it. Liberation begins within. Happy MLK Day.

01/13/2026

Forgiveness is about your healing. Reconciliation is about restored access. You can forgive and still love from a distance, to protect your peace.

01/06/2026

Life doesn’t warn us when challenges show up, but how we care for ourselves on the climb makes all the difference. Honor it. Prepare for it. You’ll grow from it this year.

01/06/2026

Life doesn’t warn us when challenges show up, but how we care for ourselves on the climb makes all the difference. Honor it. Prepare for it. You’ll grow from it this year.

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

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