Peter Simon, LMHC

Peter Simon is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in Washington who has spent 18 years helping adults and couples identify where they feel stuck and take practical steps toward change. He combines active listening with compassionate presence to meet clients where they are, treating concerns with dignity and respect while partnering with each person to define what matters most to them.

He draws on training in Solution-Focused work, Cognitive Behavior approaches, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive methods, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to address depression, anxiety, grief and loss, trauma, and related issues. He works collaboratively to tailor recovery practices, habits, and skills that fit an individual or couple’s life and goals, emphasizing hopeful and achievable progress.

Peter earned a Master of Arts in Psychology from Chapman University in 2008 and is currently enrolled in the Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program led by Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach. He often provides relatively brief treatment that typically lasts six to eight sessions, with the option to continue longer when appropriate and aligned with a client’s benefits plan.

He invites those seeking support to explore a path of healing and growth together, offering a steady, experienced guide through the process.

Evidence-Based Approaches Delivered Through Online Care

Peter uses several evidence-based methods adapted for remote work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaching practical strategies to shift them; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and mood regulation. Mindfulness-Based Cognitive approaches combine attention-training and awareness practices with cognitive techniques to help manage stress, reduce rumination, and support emotional balance. EMDR - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing - is a trauma-focused method that helps process distressing memories and reduce their emotional impact, and can be integrated into a paced online treatment plan.

Determining the right approach is a collaborative process. Peter works with each client to explore goals, preferences, and needs, adjusting techniques over time to find what feels most effective and sustainable. The plan evolves as progress is made and new priorities emerge.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into a busy life, reach consistent support from home, and continue work between sessions with guided practices and check-ins from a licensed professional.