I am licensed in CT as a Professional Counselor and Alcohol and Drug Counselor for over 30 years. I have been a Betterhelp therapist part time basis for the past two years. I have experience in counseling in a variety of settings, hospitals, community non-profits, family services and the state. I have been a clinical supervisor and program director with expertise in implementing evidence-based practices in substance use disorders, mental health and couples therapy. I have worked with families related to trauma, substance use and recovery. Much of counseling experience have been working with individuals, families, trauma and recovery. I am a private consultant to federal/state governments and tribes on improving the quality of mental health and addiction recovery services. I am a board member on Multi-Dimensional Family Therapy Inc. I retired from the State of CT Department of Children and Families over ten years ago where I was the Director of Substance Abuse Services. I provided clinical consultation to child welfare and juvenile justice.
My counseling approach is trauma informed and client centered. I use evidence based interventuons such as motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, structural/strategic family therapy, and other practices.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Adoption and foster care, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Codependency, Communication problems, Drug and alcohol addiction, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Post-traumatic stress, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
CT LPC 420
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Efficient and aware and has a wealth of knowledge and expertise
Written on May 05, 2023 after therapy with Peter for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Peter is great.
Written on Jan 20, 2023 after therapy with Peter for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
I’m happy with my therapist.
Written on May 26, 2022 after therapy with Peter for 1 month on issues concerning family conflicts
Peter is a very skilled and knowledgeable therapist. He is very responsive, respectful and dependable. Having had a number of therapists through Better Help over the years, he is by far the most competent. It is without hesitation that I strongly recommend him.
Written on Apr 01, 2022 after therapy with Peter for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
I really enjoyed my time working with Peter, he is very kind, patient and well educated in his fields of study. He was able to help me look at the bigger picture and learn different techniques to help me move forward. He provided many useful resources that I was able to utilize in my day to day life. He is quick to reply to any questions and always willing to help and offer advice. He has helped me so much, I can't thank him enough.
Written on Nov 10, 2021 after therapy with Peter for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and anger management