“Healing is not as an effort to “better” ourselves, but rather is self-retrieval - reconnecting with our inherent goodness and recovering parts of ourselves that have been lost, hidden, or shut down.”
Regardless of what issues and problems are present in our lives, we all have inherent goodness, dignity, and worth that are permanent and infinite. When we become disconnected from this truth, as we all do, we suffer. Pete views healing not as an effort to “better” ourselves, but rather as self-retrieval - reconnecting with our inherent goodness and recovering parts of ourselves that have been lost, hidden, or shut down due to painful and traumatic events in our lives. Pete believes that through safe, compassionate acceptance of ourselves and our story, we can move towards such healing and wholeness.
Pete’s spiritual and family life help ground his work. Pete actively participates in meditation/contemplative prayer groups, and he facilitates such gatherings monthly. Pete is married and is the father of two young children.
Pete holds a Master’s of Social Work from Tulane University. Pete is a LGSW in DC (#LG200002801) and a LMSW in Maryland (#31030) who practices under the direct supervision of Raquel Willerman (LICSW, #LC50081887).
Experience
Anxiety, depression, faith & spirituality, parenting, managing stress, grief & loss, major life transitions, anger, identity development, self esteem, family relationships (present and family-of-origin), premarital and pre-engagement, career discernment, decision making, and interpersonal relationships.
Services
Individual counseling, couples counseling, and Premarital/Pre-engagement for adults. Pete is trained in and informed by IFS, AEDP, EFT, Polyvagal Theory, and attachment theory. Pete is a Prepare & Enrich facilitator.
Location
In-person sessions and virtual teletherapy.
Rate
Pete provides 45 minute sessions for $170
