Peter Santos
Cognitive and collaborative therapy with practical focus
LPC Louisiana
- Experience
- 13 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Grief
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
- Languages
- English, Spanish
About Peter
Peter Santos is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Louisiana who blends practical, evidence-informed strategies with a client-focused mindset.
Background and approach
He often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, while also incorporating person-centered and existential perspectives to honor each person's values and lived experience.
With 13 years of experience across clinical, school, and community settings, he brings a seasoned, adaptable approach to common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, grief, and low self-esteem. Peter’s work attends to a wide range of related issues including attachment struggles, body image and eating concerns, codependency, communication difficulties, and feelings of emptiness or isolation.
He emphasizes collaboration and practical skills - helping clients clarify goals, build insight, and try out new coping strategies that fit their everyday lives. Bilingual in English and Spanish, he provides care for clients in Louisiana and tailors interventions to each person’s cultural and personal context.
Approaches Delivered Online and How They Help
Peter often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients notice patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to distress, then practices concrete strategies to shift those patterns and reduce symptoms. He also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, prioritizing empathy, active listening, and collaboration so clients feel heard while exploring their goals and values. These approaches can assist with anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, grief, and self-esteem issues.Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work together. The therapist will partner with each client to assess needs, try methods that fit their situation, and adjust the plan based on what proves most helpful; this collaborative process helps tailor techniques to a person's goals and preferences.
Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These formats make it easier to maintain consistency in treatment, fit therapy into busy lives, and access support from home or other convenient places while continuing evidence-informed approaches.
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Experience
13+ years
Licensed
Louisiana
Languages
English, Spanish