Peter Steele, LMHC
A collaborative clinician for life story change
Details
| Name | Peter Steele |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LMHC |
| Based in | Massachusetts |
| Licensed in | Massachusetts |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 15 |
About Peter
Peter Steele is a licensed mental health counselor practicing in Massachusetts. He draws on 15 years of experience to help people navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and relationship pain. He emphasizes collaboration and respects each person as the expert on their life.
He uses Narrative therapy ideas to help people rewrite the stories they tell about themselves. He also brings Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools when concrete skills are needed for daily life.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer choices rather than labels or jargon. Peter works with issues such as infidelity, addiction, anger, sleep problems, parenting stress, ADHD, and major life changes. He pays attention to patterns like attachment struggles, codependency, or persistent guilt that keep people stuck.
The work often involves identifying values, strengthening boundaries, and building ways to cope in hard moments. In session he aims to be straightforward and personable. Conversations move between exploring personal stories and practicing new behaviors.
Clients can expect goal-oriented plans that fit their life and can be sustained between meetings. He offers sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different schedules. People who prefer working in English will find materials and conversation available in that language.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse among the things Peter works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Peter among the ways he works.
- 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.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: 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.
- Internal Family Systems: 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
How narrative and action-oriented approaches work online
Peter uses Narrative Therapy to help people examine the stories they tell about themselves and consider alternative narratives that feel more hopeful and manageable. Narrative work can be useful for relationship problems, grief, and patterns that feel stuck.He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting driven by them, and to clarify values that guide everyday choices. ACT often helps when someone wants to take meaningful action despite anxiety or painful memories. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used when a person needs focused skill-building for mood, sleep, or impulsive behavior; CBT offers clear strategies to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns.
Finding the right mix of approaches happens together. The therapist will listen to your goals, try approaches, and adjust based on what feels useful. That collaborative process helps tailor sessions to each person's needs and preferences.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to offer flexibility. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and messaging or live chat works well for quick check-ins or shorter, frequent contact. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or other routines.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Peter commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, sleeping problems, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career stress, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapy style like?
His style is collaborative and interpersonal. He combines narrative work with acceptance and cognitive-behavioral approaches and focuses on practical goals and skills.
How much experience does he have?
He has 15 years of clinical experience working with mood disorders, trauma, relational challenges including infidelity, grief, and other complex concerns.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in Massachusetts and holds a Master of Arts degree as indicated by MA LMHC.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different schedules and preferences.
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 do I do to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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