- Person-centered focus
- Practical skills
- Trauma-informed care
About Peter
Peter Mittiga is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in New York with 12 years of experience. He helps people who are overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, stress, grief, and the strain that comes with work or relationship problems. He also supports people facing mood disorders, trauma, and money or career-related worries. Peter aims to create a relaxed, welcoming space so people can speak openly and begin to sort things out.
He uses a person-centered stance that treats the client as the core of care. That means listening closely and responding to each person's goals rather than following a rigid script. He combines that with practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to spot and change unhelpful thinking. He also draws on dialectical behavior therapy skills for emotion balancing and problem solving.
For people with traumatic memories or intense stress reactions, he uses eye movement desensitization and reprocessing to reduce the hold those memories have. Solution-focused techniques are used to build on what’s already working and set clear next steps. Sessions tend to focus on specific challenges like money worries, workplace strain, or coping with life changes.
Peter’s style is straightforward and calm. He helps people identify manageable actions and practice new skills between sessions. His background includes over a decade in the field, working with a broad range of concerns and clinical methods.
Sessions are conducted in English and he practices in New York. Readers should confirm current session formats before booking to ensure they match personal needs.
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Client-centered therapy centers on the person's own goals and priorities. In practice this means sessions begin by asking what matters most and then following your lead to decide what to work on. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood. It is useful for stress, worry, and workplace or money-related concerns. Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) helps people process traumatic memories so those memories cause less distress; it is often used when trauma symptoms or strong reactions to past events interfere with daily life.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Peter will help you decide which methods fit your needs, goals, and comfort level. That decision is collaborative and can change over time as progress is made or new issues arise.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into busy days, reduce travel time, and make it easier to schedule short check-ins during a work break. Other practical benefits include being able to connect from wherever you are and using tools like worksheets or behavioral experiments between sessions to reinforce learning.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What types of concerns can be addressed here?
Common concerns include stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship distress, grief, self-esteem, career worries, and money and financial issues. The therapist’s focus list also notes mood disorders, postpartum depression, and workplace problems.
What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?
Sessions emphasize a person-centered approach where your priorities guide the work. Practical techniques from CBT and DBT are used to change thinking patterns and build emotion-regulation skills.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
The clinician has 12 years of experience working in mental health settings with a wide range of problems including trauma, mood disorders, and work-related conflict.
What credentials and location are listed for this clinician?
The practitioner holds the credential LMHC and is licensed in New York. Practice is based in New York.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before scheduling so they match your needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.