Peter Skerry, LMHC
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Biography
I am a licensed mental health counselor who has worked several years in the mental health field in a few different settings. I have experience working with various groups of patients based upon my work in crisis stabilization units, community mental health clinics, as well as day treatment programs. I have a specialty working with individuals, couples, and groups with varying degrees of mental health difficulties.
I work with a diverse caseload of clients and specialize in helping those who struggle with anxiety, depression, work and school stress, mood disorders, trauma, addiction, and personality disorders. I take an eclectic approach to providing therapy and tend to utilize aspects of several methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing, to name a few. I use sessions to focus on psycho-educating clients to understand the relationships and connections between our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and assist with learning how to sow the seeds of change through mindful exploration of unhealthy patterns in these areas.
I believe counseling is an extremely personal experience for everyone who seeks it. It is unique for each individual – therefore, I believe it is important to meet folks wherever they are in their treatment journey. Opening up about personal struggles can be challenging and scary, so I focus on building rapport with clients so that the therapeutic experience feels comfortable, natural, and light-hearted.