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Peter Mittiga, LMHC
New York
LMHC in New York - Anxiety and Trauma
See online therapy optionsAbout Peter
Peter Mittiga is an LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) based in New York with 12 years of clinical experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, relationship strain, grief, and related concerns. Peter also helps with work and career pressures and problems tied to self-esteem and life change.
Peter favors a person-centered stance that keeps the client's goals central. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside other methods to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test different responses. Sessions are practical and focused on concrete steps rather than long lectures.
He draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills when people need strategies for managing intense emotions and building coping routines. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is also part of his practice for clients addressing traumatic memories and strong emotional responses.
In sessions people can expect straightforward discussion about patterns, brief skill-building exercises, and small experiments to try between meetings. Peter pays attention to how symptoms show up in daily life and uses that information to shape next steps.
People seeking help for attachment wounds, abandonment concerns, guilt and shame, forgiveness, men's issues, postpartum changes, workplace stress, or financial strain can bring those topics into the work. He conducts therapy in English and practices in New York as an LMHC.
How his approaches work in online sessions
Peter uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try specific behavior changes. CBT sessions usually focus on identifying patterns, setting small experiments, and checking progress in later meetings. He also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes listening closely to the client's concerns and letting their goals guide the pace and content of sessions.When emotional regulation is a priority he may use Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach concrete techniques for distress tolerance and emotion regulation. DBT skills practice tends to be structured and skill-focused, useful for people who need tools for strong feelings or relationship stress. Peter will discuss which methods seem most helpful and choose them together with the client based on goals and preferences.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online session options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit around work or childcare, and they can make it simpler to check in after a difficult day. Online work also lets therapist and client move faster between sessions to try short skills practice or brief problem-solving when it suits daily life.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, relationship distress, grief, self-esteem, career and workplace issues, and related topics listed in his specialties.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style centers on the person and is practical. He uses clear exercises and short experiments to change thoughts and habits.
What is his level of experience?
He has 12 years of experience working in the mental health field.
What credential and location are listed?
He is an LMHC licensed in New York and practices in New York.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography did not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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