Peter Santos, LPC

Peter Santos is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Louisiana with 13 years of experience supporting adults through stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, grief, low self-esteem, and depression. He works bilingually in English and Spanish, bringing language access to clients who prefer therapy in either language.

Peter uses a blend of evidence-informed methods tailored to each person, drawing from client-centered principles, cognitive behavioral techniques, existential exploration, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing. This flexible approach allows him to address symptoms while also exploring meaning, values, and interpersonal patterns that contribute to long-term change. His areas of additional focus include attachment concerns, body image and eating related issues, codependency, communication difficulties, and life transitions such as divorce and midlife concerns.

As a licensed counselor, Peter emphasizes collaboration - working with clients to set goals and choose strategies that fit their needs and preferences. Sessions aim to balance practical skills for managing emotions and behavior with reflective work on identity, purpose, and relationships. Peter offers a professional yet approachable presence for those seeking steady support through difficult seasons of life.

Online Therapeutic Approaches and Support

Peter integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness practices into his online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on building a trusting, nonjudgmental relationship and helping clients explore their goals and values; it is useful for improving self-esteem, communication, and relationship concerns. CBT offers practical tools to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, making it well suited for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Mindfulness practices teach present-moment awareness and simple exercises to reduce reactivity and increase emotional regulation, which can help with rumination, grief, and impulsivity.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Peter works with each person to blend methods based on their needs, goals, and personal preferences, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage with licensed professionals. Peter provides sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit varying schedules and comfort levels. This range of options makes it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from home, and integrate therapeutic work into daily life.