Peter Santos, LPC
Narrative-oriented counselor focused on personal growth
Details
| Name | Peter Santos |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPC |
| Based in | Louisiana |
| Licensed in | Louisiana |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English, Spanish |
| Years in practice | 13 |
About Peter
Peter Santos is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) working in Louisiana. He brings 13 years of counseling experience and speaks both English and Spanish. He aims to create a warm, respectful space where people feel heard and understood.
He centers his work on the stories people bring to sessions. Narrative Therapy features in his approach, helping clients examine how life events and beliefs shape their sense of self. He also draws on Client-Centered methods to keep the tone collaborative and on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address thoughts and behaviors that feed anxiety or low mood.
Background and approach
Many people come to him for stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship concerns. He also helps with issues such as attachment struggles, codependency, communication problems, and life purpose questions. He tailors conversations and exercises to what matters most to each person.
Peter has experience across clinical, school, and community settings. That background informs a practical style that balances listening with clear next steps. He is comfortable coordinating with other health professionals when it supports a client's goals.
Outside work he enjoys hiking, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and cooking. Those interests shape a belief that growth often comes from persistence and curiosity, and he brings that mindset into sessions.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Grief among the things Peter works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Peter among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Peter among the ways he works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by Peter among the ways he works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Peter among the ways he works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Peter among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Peter among the ways he works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Peter among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Peter directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Peter directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Narrative and Practical Approaches for Online Care
Peter often uses Narrative Therapy to help people look at the stories they tell about themselves and their relationships, and to try alternative meanings that feel more helpful. He pairs that with Client-Centered work, which keeps the sessions collaborative and focused on each person's priorities and pace.He also uses Cognitive Behavioral techniques to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that feed anxiety or low mood. That mix supports issues like stress, grief, relationship strain, and self-esteem concerns by combining story work with concrete strategies.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Peter works with clients to decide which methods fit their goals and comfort level, adjusting over time as needs change. The plan is shaped together, not imposed, so clients can try ideas and keep what helps.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video can mirror a face-to-face conversation, phone calls can be easier when bandwidth or screen time is limited, and chat or text is useful for brief check-ins or when typing feels more comfortable. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and varying routines.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, and relationship matters, and also supports people with attachment problems, body image, codependency, and related issues.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style blends Narrative Therapy with Client-Centered and Cognitive Behavioral ideas, focusing on personal stories, collaboration, and practical thinking and behavior changes.
How much experience does he have?
Peter has 13 years of experience working in clinical, school, and community settings, which informs a flexible and pragmatic approach.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds the LPC credential and practices in Louisiana.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does cost and getting started work?
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