- Stress and anxiety
- Relationships and communication
- CBT and client-centered
About Peter
Peter Santos is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Louisiana with 13 years of experience. He works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, self-esteem, and depression. Peter is bilingual in English and Spanish and brings years of work in community and clinical settings to his practice.
Peter favors a straightforward, person-focused way of working. He draws on Client-Centered Therapy to listen and reflect what matters to each person. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice thoughts and try different actions. He also borrows from Existential and Narrative ideas when questions of meaning and life direction come up.
In sessions Peter talks through concrete problems and everyday choices. That might mean mapping out coping steps for anxiety, practicing communication skills for relationship strain, or working through grief and loss one piece at a time. He pays attention to how patterns in relationships and attachment affect current struggles, including codependency and communication problems.
Peter has experience with people facing eating and body image issues, feelings of emptiness or isolation, guilt and shame, and life-purpose concerns. He has worked with immigrant communities and people in varied community settings, bringing that experience to questions about culture and belonging.
Outside clinical work he trains in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, hikes, and cooks. These activities inform his practical approach to change - small, steady steps over time. To begin, readers should confirm session options before booking and follow the site steps to schedule a first meeting.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on being heard and understood. Online sessions can use that same listening style, giving space to tell your story and identify what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions; it works well online because practical exercises and homework can be reviewed together during a session. Existential Therapy looks at meaning, choice, and direction in life, which can be useful for people feeling lost after big transitions.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Peter collaborates with each person to choose which methods to try based on their goals, preferences, and what comes up in early sessions. That means changing course if something isn’t working and trying different tools until a helpful fit emerges.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They also make it simpler to keep continuity when life gets hectic, but be sure to verify which session formats are offered before your first appointment.
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Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Louisiana
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, self-esteem issues, and depression. Additional focuses include attachment, body image, codependency, and life-purpose questions.
What is his therapy style like?
He practices a person-focused style that blends Client-Centered Therapy and CBT with existential and narrative ideas. Sessions combine listening, practical exercises, and life-story work.
How much experience does he have?
He has 13 years of clinical and community experience working across different settings. That background includes work with underserved and immigrant populations.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Louisiana and practices from that state.
Can sessions be conducted in another language?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Does he work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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