- Guilt and shame work
- ACT and CBT approaches
- Values focused work
About Peter
Peter Godfrey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in North Carolina with ten years of clinical experience. He works with adults facing addiction, trauma, depression, anxiety, and life changes. He also addresses issues such as grief, relationship strain, parenting concerns, and feelings of guilt and shame.
He frames clients as the authority on their own story and builds on existing strengths. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings. He encourages small experiments and attention to values rather than long lectures.
Peter draws on a blend of approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered methods. That mix lets him work on thoughts and behaviors while also attending to how attachment and relationships affect current struggles.
In sessions he listens for patterns that keep problems repeating. He helps people spot those patterns, try different responses, and notice what matters most. He also addresses impulsivity, panic, mood swings, and challenges tied to identity and loneliness.
He works in English and accepts international clients. Costs vary with location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, people are asked to select the see online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts without getting pushed around by them. It focuses on clarifying what matters and taking small steps toward those values, which can help when guilt or shame keeps someone stuck.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) examines the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It offers concrete exercises to test unhelpful beliefs and shift behavior, useful for anxiety, panic, or depressive patterns related to shame.
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and making space for the person’s perspective. This approach supports someone who feels isolated or judged by giving them steady, respectful feedback as they sort through emotions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Peter will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That may mean combining techniques or shifting focus as needs change.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, support shorter check-ins when needed, and remove commute time. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and pacing to work well across remote sessions.
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address related to guilt or shame?
He works with guilt and shame alongside issues like trauma, addiction, grief, and relationship problems.
How does he approach feelings of guilt or shame?
He uses acceptance and values-focused methods alongside cognitive and client-centered techniques to help people notice patterns and try different responses.
What experience does he bring to this work?
He has been fully licensed since 2015 and has ten years of experience working with addiction, trauma, mood disorders, and related concerns.
What credential and location should I know about?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in North Carolina.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
He accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
What session formats does he offer?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the see online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.