- Warm and relaxed approach
- Skills focused
- Client-centered care
About Peter
Peter Mittiga is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in New York who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship strain. He aims to create a relaxed, welcoming space where clients can talk through what matters most to them. He emphasizes the person's role in shaping therapy rather than imposing a fixed plan.
With 12 years in the mental health field, he has supported people with mood disorders, bipolar concerns, workplace conflict, and grief. He also addresses issues around attachment, abandonment, guilt and shame, and the strain parents can feel. His background includes practical work using a range of therapeutic tools to meet different needs.
In sessions he leans on client-centered principles so the conversation follows the client’s priorities. He also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to look at thoughts and behaviors, dialectical behavior therapy for emotion regulation skills, and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing for processing traumatic memories. Solution-focused techniques are used when clients want short-term problem solving.
Peter presents ideas plainly and focuses on skills that can be used between sessions. He listens for what’s working and what isn’t, then suggests small steps clients can try. Sessions are paced to match each person’s comfort and goals.
People who appreciate a straightforward, down-to-earth approach may find his style helpful. He works in English and practices in New York as an LMHC.
How Peter’s Approaches Work in Online Therapy
Client-centered therapy focuses on the client’s experience and priorities. The therapist listens closely and follows the client’s lead to build trust and clarify goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors influence mood and teaches practical techniques to change unhelpful patterns. Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, offers skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and current challenges and then suggest methods that may fit best. This is a collaborative process and plans can be adjusted as things evolve.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow a check-in during a break at work. Some approaches lend themselves to focused skill practice and short assignments between meetings, which can be convenient when scheduling sessions around family and job demands. Licensed professionals tailor the pace and tools to match each person’s life and goals.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, bipolar and mood disorders, grief, relationship strain, and work-related problems among other concerns.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He uses a welcoming, relaxed style that centers the client. Sessions emphasize practical skills and collaborative problem solving.
What is his professional background?
He has 12 years of experience in the mental health field working with a broad range of concerns and clinical approaches.
What credentials and location apply to this clinician?
He is a licensed mental health counselor, LMHC, practicing in New York.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.