- Stress and anxiety
- ADHD and attention
- Sleep and regulation
About Peter
Peter Meilahn is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) with 16 years of clinical experience based in Oregon. He focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, ADHD, sleep and eating problems, trauma, grief, and life transitions. Peter works with adults who want clearer focus, steadier emotions, and better day-to-day functioning.
His style is practical and structured. Sessions mix conversation with concrete skills practice. Mindfulness and cognitive-behavioral tools are often used to improve sleep, attention, and mood. Peter also uses biofeedback and brain-based tools when they fit a person's goals.
He teaches attention and regulation strategies grounded in real-world tasks. That background includes work at the University of Minnesota Medical Center and programs for learning disabilities and gifted education. He developed a biofeedback training program that was used inside a large Minnesota health system.
Peter helps people build skills they can use between sessions. That can mean short, guided practices for calmer mornings, routines that support focus during work or study, and strategies to manage anxiety or panic when it arises. He frames these as learnable skills rather than one-off fixes.
Many clients notice early improvement in sleep and stress, with more lasting change over weeks. He often works with professionals, entrepreneurs, and creative people who feel capable yet inconsistent in attention or follow-through. Sessions aim for practical gains you can apply to study, work, or daily life.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts without getting stuck and commit to values-based action. In sessions that can mean short exercises to clarify values and small steps you can try between meetings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns with concrete practice and homework. That can include sleep routines, attention exercises, or experiments to reduce avoidance. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Peter will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit goals, energy, and daily demands. He balances conversation with structured skills so you get immediate, usable tools as well as longer-term strategies. Confirm the therapist's current session options before booking because the biography does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, shorten check-ins when needed, and practice skills in real-life settings between meetings. The goal is practical change you can use while studying, working, or managing daily life.Areas of expertise
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, ADHD, sleep and eating issues, trauma, grief, and life changes.
How would he approach my anxiety or focus problems?
He uses a practical mix of cognitive behavioral strategies, mindfulness, and skills practice to improve attention and reduce anxious reactions.
How much experience does he have?
Peter has 16 years of clinical experience working with attention, anxiety, trauma, autism spectrum conditions, chronic health issues, and related concerns.
What credential and where is he based?
He is an LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor, based in Oregon.
Can I work with him if I live outside the US?
Sessions are offered to international clients as noted; conversations are conducted in English.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking since the biography does not list specific formats.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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