- ADHD and attention
- Mindfulness and ACT
- Biofeedback tools
About Peter
Peter Meilahn is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Oregon with 16 years of experience. He helps adults and teens improve focus, calm, and emotional balance for issues like ADHD, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, trauma, chronic stress, and pain-related self-regulation.
He uses a mix of counseling, mindfulness, and optional brain-based tools such as biofeedback. Sessions can focus on immediate problems, long-term goals, or recurring patterns that keep causing trouble. Many people notice improvements in sleep, stress, or attention within the first week, and skills strengthen with practice.
Work with him is practical and structured. Conversations are paired with exercises and strategies to use between sessions. He emphasizes building attention, emotional regulation, and consistent daily habits rather than only talking about feelings.
He has taught attention and regulation tools at the University of Minnesota Medical Center, the Minnesota Council for the Gifted and Talented, and the Learning Disabilities Association of Minnesota. He also developed a biofeedback training program used in a Minnesota health system.
Clients often come looking for tools they can use during the day, clearer insight into how their brain handles stress and focus, and a balance of discussion plus concrete strategies. Typical goals include better sleep, steadier performance at work or school, and stronger follow-through on tasks.
His style stays grounded in evidence-based approaches such as cognitive behavioral strategies, acceptance and commitment ideas, mindfulness, and somatic work. Sessions aim to leave people with practical skills they can apply outside the counseling hour.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and values-based action. It helps when anger, anxiety, or avoidance get in the way of what matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical steps to change unhelpful patterns. Both approaches include simple exercises you can try between sessions to reduce reactivity and improve focus.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to test strategies and adjust the plan based on how well tools fit daily life and goals. That means some weeks may emphasize skills practice, while others focus on understanding patterns that keep anger or frustration returning.
The biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and support using tools like mindfulness or biofeedback between meetings. Therapists generally help clients apply strategies in real situations, so online sessions often connect learning directly to everyday challenges rather than staying theoretical.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, ADHD, sleep and eating issues, trauma, grief, anger, and related concerns.
What is his counseling style like?
His approach is practical and structured, combining conversation with skills practice and brain-based tools when helpful.
How much experience does he have?
He has 16 years of clinical experience and has taught attention and regulation tools in medical and educational settings.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor based in Oregon.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.