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Dr. Peter McGlynn

Dr. Peter McGlynn, LMFT

California

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California LMFT focusing on anger and relationships

  • Anger management
  • Relationship strain
  • Stress and anxiety

About Peter

Dr. Peter McGlynn is a California licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 31 years of experience. He works with adults on common concerns such as anger, relationship problems, stress, anxiety, grief, and issues related to intimacy and self-esteem. He also addresses addictions, trauma and abuse, sleep and eating concerns, and life changes like divorce and caregiving strain.

He helps people who are dealing with resentment, frequent outbursts, or ongoing tension with partners and family members. Sessions focus on practical ways to notice triggers, reduce reactivity, and restore clearer communication. He also supports people navigating complex topics such as kink and alternative sex culture, HIV/AIDS, and body image concerns.

Dr. McGlynn uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and shapes conversations around what each person needs. He steers away from jargon and keeps sessions direct and results-oriented. The work often includes looking at patterns, testing new approaches to conflict, and learning skills to manage strong feelings.

Clients can expect straightforward discussion about goals and steps to reach them. He draws on long experience in clinical settings to help people with anger, relationship strain, and related issues. For someone tired of repeated arguments or simmering resentment, his practice offers steady, experienced support that focuses on change in day-to-day life.

Sessions are conducted in English and he accepts international clients. Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

How evidence-based approaches translate to online work

Dr. McGlynn uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage anger and relationship strain. One commonly used approach focuses on recognizing the sequence of thoughts, feelings, and actions that lead to angry reactions. That kind of work helps someone spot early warning signs and try different, less reactive responses. Another useful approach looks at communication and interaction patterns between people. It teaches concrete skills for expressing needs, setting boundaries, and de-escalating conflict in conversations.

Finding the best approach is part of the work together. He will discuss options, try methods in session, and adjust plans based on what helps reach the client's goals. The process is collaborative and practical, with an emphasis on testing small changes between sessions.

The therapist's biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It also lets people practice new communication techniques in the environments where conflicts actually occur. Licensed professionals can use that flexibility to help clients apply skills to everyday situations without promising a particular service.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteem

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCoaching

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEmptinessForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Experience

31+ years

Listed in

California

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he address related to anger?

He works with adults on issues such as repeated outbursts, simmering resentment, and anger that affects relationships and work.

What is his therapeutic style?

Sessions are direct and practical, using evidence-based techniques to identify triggers, change patterns, and build better responses to strong feelings.

How long has he been practicing?

He has 31 years of professional experience working with adults on relationship, trauma, and emotional concerns.

What are his credentials and location?

He is a California LMFT and practices from California.

Does he offer sessions in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with him?

He accepts international clients.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I start a first session?

Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.

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