Peter Santos
LPC
Compassionate counselor guiding practical change
- Client-centered approach
- CBT for thought patterns
- Bilingual English Spanish
About Peter
He draws on Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, listening-focused space where a person's story guides the work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and patterns that keep problems going. Existential ideas help people who are wrestling with meaning, life purpose, or big transitions.
Peter has worked across clinical, school, and community settings. That background includes time supporting people facing mood disorders, trauma, and major life changes. He also has experience with concerns such as attachment issues, body image, codependency, communication problems, and eating and food-related issues.
Sessions emphasize practical steps and self-care alongside deeper reflection. Peter collaborates with other providers when that supports a person's goals. He aims to help people notice small changes that add up to better daily functioning and clearer direction.
Outside of work he enjoys hiking, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and cooking. Those interests shape a practice that values curiosity, steady effort, and ordinary routines that support growth.
How these approaches work online and in session
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building trust. The therapist follows the person's lead, reflects what they say, and helps them clarify goals and values. This approach supports people dealing with relationship strain, grief, or low self-esteem.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches concrete skills to challenge unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress.
Existential Therapy helps people face questions about meaning, life purpose, and change. It is useful when someone feels stuck, empty, or is navigating a midlife shift.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work together. The therapist will invite discussion about goals, try approaches that fit, and adjust based on how things are going. Collaboration helps shape a plan that matches a person's needs and preferences.
Session formats are not listed here, so confirm current options before booking. Many people like online sessions because they make it easier to fit counseling into a workday, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins from home or a quiet place. Online work can also make it simpler to continue therapy while traveling or when schedules change. Licensed professionals can use these formats to deliver the same conversational work, skill practice, and planning that happen in office sessions.
License and NPI
| LPC | Louisiana · No. 6158 |
|---|---|
| NPI | 1437716495 |
As shown on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
13+ years
Credentials
Louisiana
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Peter commonly address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, and low self-esteem. Additional focuses include body image, eating and food-related issues, codependency, and loneliness.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His work blends client-centered listening with practical methods from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and existential reflection. Sessions mix empathetic conversation with steps to change thoughts and behaviors.
How long has he been practicing?
Peter has 13 years of experience working in clinical, school, and community settings. That time includes supporting people through mood concerns, trauma, and life transitions.
What credentials and location are on record?
He holds the LPC credential and works from Louisiana. No other license or credential should be assumed beyond the LPC listed here.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the US work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.