Peter Mittiga, LMHC

Peter Mittiga is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York with 12 years of experience in the mental health field. He has worked with people facing depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, mood disorders, stress, relationship distress, grief, and work-related conflicts, as well as a range of life transitions and caregiving or compassion fatigue concerns.

He offers a welcoming, relaxed style intended to help people feel comfortable while they explore difficult topics. He centers the therapeutic process on the person seeking help, drawing on client-centered principles that prioritize the individual's perspective and goals. In addition to a person-centered stance, he draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) when appropriate to the client’s needs.

Peter works collaboratively with clients to identify practical strategies for coping, improving relationships, and navigating mood or stress-related challenges. As an LMHC he brings professional training in assessment and treatment planning while remaining focused on creating a respectful, supportive space for change.

Therapeutic Approaches Applied to Online Care

Peter uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client’s perspective guides the work. This approach helps people clarify their goals, feel heard, and build confidence in making changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical exercises and skill building, which can be effective for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. He also incorporates EMDR when indicated to address trauma-related symptoms by processing distressing memories in a structured way.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Peter collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and he adapts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video sessions, phone appointments, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access support from wherever the client is located within the therapist’s service area. Licensed professionals can deliver many of the same therapeutic tools and skills online as in person, allowing clients to work toward their goals in a format that suits them.