- Anger management
- Relationship issues
- Values based work
About Peter
Peter Steele is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Massachusetts with 15 years of clinical experience. He works with people who struggle with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma, grief, relationship problems and anger. He also addresses issues like addiction, sleep problems, parenting strain, self-esteem, ADHD and career concerns.
Peter frames therapy around the idea that each person knows their life best. He uses an interpersonal, collaborative style and sets solution-focused goals together with clients. Sessions emphasize clearer boundaries, more effective communication, and choices that reflect a clients values.
In practice he mixes methods that fit the person and the problem. That can mean using behavioral tools to change unhelpful patterns or narrative work to rewrite stuck stories about relationships and loss. He also draws on acceptance-based techniques to help people tolerate difficult feelings without acting on them in ways they later regret.
People come to him for help with relationship strain, recurring anger, or patterns that keep repeating at home or work. He aims for change that can be maintained after therapy ends, focusing on specific skills and real-world steps. Sessions tend to be collaborative and goal oriented, with attention to how past experiences affect present choices.
Peter works in English and practices in Massachusetts. He asks clients to complete an initial matching questionnaire and then schedule a first appointment to begin working on the issues that brought them in.
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps you notice and live by your values while accepting difficult thoughts and feelings. It is useful for anger that comes from avoidance, rumination, or feeling stuck in painful reactions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought and behavior patterns that keep problems going and teaching concrete exercises to change them, which can reduce reactivity and impulsive responses. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, reflection and working at the client's pace to build clearer self-understanding and better communication.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. He collaborates with clients to choose approaches that match their concerns, preferences and practical goals. That means trying techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together over time.
The practical benefits of remote sessions include easier scheduling around work or family routines and the ability to keep therapy consistent when life is busy. If you are considering online options, confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking so you know what to expect. The therapist will help fit sessions into your everyday life and focus on skills you can use between meetings.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, anger, sleep problems, parenting strain, ADHD and related concerns.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses an interpersonal, collaborative and solution-focused approach that sets concrete goals and practices real-world skills in sessions.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 15 years of clinical experience working with mood disorders, trauma, grief and relational challenges.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is an LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) and practices in Massachusetts.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
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 a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.