Empathy. Validation. Alliance. Transformation.
For the LGBTQ+ Community
“We think we listen, but very rarely do we listen with real understanding, true empathy. Yet listening, of this very special kind, is one of the most potent forces for change that I know.”
— Carl Rogers
About
Eric Peterson, LCSW
Welcome to Therapy with Eric! I am so glad you’re here. I am a clinical social worker licensed in NY and CA currently offering virtual individual therapy via secure video telehealth. I specialize in working with adults in the LGBTQ+ community. My personal and professional journeys in mental health have shaped my approach, my areas of expertise, and my overall way of working. It is all outlined here on my website. Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions, and thank you for considering me on YOUR journey.
Approach
Therapy with Eric is therapy with….
Empathy. Validation. Alliance. Transformation.
It is my belief that all of these elements must be present for treatment to be successful. They provide the foundation for the work. After taking the time to understand your presenting problem(s), I treat each issue with evidence-based techniques. I have training in multiple modalities including Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Specialties
LGBTQ+
Sexual Orientation
Gender Identity
Coming Out/Transitioning
Shame/Acceptance
Discrimination/Abuse
Anxiety & Depression
Generalized/Social
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Panic Attacks
Sadness/Overwhelm/Grief
Addiction
Alcohol/Drug Misuse
Compulsive Behaviors
Family/Relationship Issues
Harm Reduction
Abstinence
Trauma
PTSD
Complex Trauma
Relational Trauma
Attachment Issues
Somatic Resourcing
Contact me.
Please contact me with any questions or to schedule a free 15 minute phone consultation.
Eric Peterson, LCSW