- Client-centered approach
- CBT and DBT skills
- EMDR for trauma
About Peter
Peter Mittiga is a New York licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 12 years of experience helping adults navigate stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship strain. He works with people facing mood disorders, grief, workplace problems, and life changes. He also focuses on issues like abandonment, attachment, forgiveness, and guilt and shame.
He uses a person-centered stance that treats the client as the central part of the work. That means conversations focus on what matters to the client and move at a practical pace. Sessions often include structured skills from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to manage strong emotions and everyday problems.
When trauma is part of the picture he can incorporate EMDR methods alongside talk-based work to address distressing memories or reactions. Solution-focused ideas are also used to develop clear next steps and short-term goals. The mix depends on what a person needs and how they respond.
People can expect straightforward language and practical tools rather than jargon. Typical sessions include talking through present concerns, learning coping strategies, and practicing small changes between meetings. The work aims to reduce the weight of persistent shame or guilt by examining thoughts, behaviors, and relationships.
Peter practices in New York and provides sessions in English. If you want to explore whether his approach fits your situation, start by checking the platform's matching steps and scheduling an initial appointment.
Therapeutic approaches used in remote sessions
Peter uses client-centered therapy to keep the conversation focused on what the person finds most important. That approach prioritizes the client's perspective and guides what gets worked on in each session.He also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and persistent guilt. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) provides concrete emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills that help stabilize intense feelings and improve coping in everyday situations.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will discuss options and tailor what is tried based on the client's goals and preferences. That collaborative planning helps test what is helpful and adjust strategies over time.
Session formats are not specified in his biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Licensed professionals often use a mix of conversation and skill practice in remote sessions to address guilt, shame, trauma reactions, and mood concerns.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship strain, plus mood disorders, grief, and workplace issues. Guilt and shame are listed as specific focus areas.
How would he approach feelings of guilt or shame?
He emphasizes a person-centered approach and uses cognitive and behavioral tools to examine thoughts and patterns. Practical skills and targeted conversations help unpack and manage those feelings.
How much experience does he have?
He has 12 years of experience working in the mental health field with adults on a range of issues including trauma, mood disorders, and relationship distress.
What are his credentials and location?
He is an LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) licensed in New York and practices in New York.
Does he offer sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided through the platform during sign-up.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.