Peter Harvey is a licensed professional counselor with three decades of experience.
01About Peter
Peter Harvey is a licensed professional counselor with three decades of experience. He helps people who are overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, grief, relationship tensions, parenting strain, addiction concerns, and life transitions. Peter writes plainly and listens closely so people feel heard and understood from the first session.
He presents himself as a straight-forward, relatable clinician who has faced his own life challenges. That perspective shapes a conversational, practical style. Sessions focus on clear goals, real-world coping skills, and steady emotional support rather than jargon or long lectures.
Background and approach
Peter draws on several approaches to match what each person needs. He uses client-centered work to build a trusting connection, cognitive behavioral therapy to change unhelpful thinking and behavior, and mindfulness techniques to reduce stress and improve focus. He also brings existential ideas when people are wrestling with life purpose or big choices.
In practice Peter favors collaboration. He explains options, tries an approach for a few sessions, and adjusts it based on how things are going. That means plans can change if a different method would work better for the client.
Many people seek him out for anxiety, relationship and intimacy problems, parenting and blended family issues, career concerns, and coping with chronic stress or compassion fatigue. He also supports those dealing with bipolar disorder, addictions, trauma, and self-esteem challenges.
02Credentials
- LPC (Michigan)
- License 6401018553 · expires August 2027
- NPI
- 1588869788 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Peter lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Blended family issues
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Self-love
Methods Peter names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Imago Relationship Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
These are the methods Peter names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
Approaches that fit online care
Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the person guides the conversation and the therapist reflects and supports. This approach helps when someone needs a steady, empathetic listener while sorting through emotions or life changes.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, helps people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is practical work that often includes simple exercises between sessions, and it can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress management in online sessions.
Mindfulness techniques teach attention and breathing exercises to reduce reactivity and increase calm. These short practices translate well to video or phone work and can be used as brief check-ins during a busy day.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust the plan if something isn’t helping. That collaborative process helps match the approach to the person’s needs and preferences.
Online therapy offers flexibility in how sessions happen. Video calls let people read facial cues and maintain a face-to-face feel. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging support shorter check-ins, ongoing coaching-style contact, or stepping through exercises between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, family, or caregiving schedules.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does Peter focus on?
He works with stress and anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and family challenges, addictions, trauma, and related concerns such as self-esteem and career stress.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His style is conversational and practical. He listens, sets clear goals, and uses straightforward strategies rather than clinical jargon.
What is his background and experience?
Peter has 30 years of clinical experience and has spent much of his career in independent practice helping people navigate depression, anxiety, and life changes.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, listed as MI LPC, and practices from Michigan.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats does he offer?
Peter provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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