- Client-centered approach
- Practical coping skills
- Trauma-informed care
About Peter
Peter Mittiga is a licensed mental health counselor with 12 years of experience who helps people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and mood concerns. He focuses on men's wellbeing among other areas, and aims to create a calm, approachable space where clients can speak openly and feel heard.
He uses a relaxed, welcoming style so conversations feel natural rather than clinical. Sessions center on the client's goals and lived experience, with Peter guiding the work rather than dictating it. He emphasizes clear, practical steps that people can try between meetings.
Peter draws on several evidence-informed approaches. He uses client-centered methods to follow what matters most to each person. He also integrates cognitive behavioral techniques to identify patterns of thinking and behavior, and dialectical skills to help with emotion regulation and coping under stress.
For trauma-related concerns he offers eye movement desensitization and reprocessing alongside other interventions when appropriate. He also applies solution-focused ideas to help people set small, achievable goals and track progress over time.
Peter practices in New York as an LMHC, and works with issues like relationship distress, grief, workplace problems, abandonment and attachment concerns, guilt and shame, and financial stress. Sessions are conducted in English and are organized through a simple scheduling and subscription process. If someone is unsure how to begin, the first step is a short matching questionnaire to connect with him and choose a time to meet.
Approaches for online care and what to expect
Peter often combines client-centered work with cognitive behavioral and dialectical strategies to support people in online sessions. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, reflecting, and following the client's priorities to build trust and direction. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps identify thinking and behavior patterns and introduces practical exercises to change unhelpful habits. Dialectical behavior therapy adds skills for managing intense emotions and improving coping in stressful moments.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Peter will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and personal preferences. That process may shift over time as priorities change and new tools are introduced.
Confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, letting people meet from varied locations, shorten check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. These practical benefits help many people maintain consistency and build skills between meetings.
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Experience
12+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Peter help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, mood disorders, relationship distress, grief, workplace issues, and related concerns like attachment, shame, and money stress.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is relaxed and welcoming, focusing on what matters to each person and using practical steps to address problems between sessions.
What is his background and experience?
Peter has 12 years of experience in the mental health field working with a broad range of clinical concerns and populations.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds the LMHC credential and practices in New York.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the country work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
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 first steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.