Peter Harvey, LPC - Therapist in Michigan

About Peter

Peter Harvey is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan. He brings 30 years of experience and a straightforward, human approach to therapy. He talks plainly about problems and listens closely to what matters to each person.

Many clients come for help with stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, parenting questions, and life changes. He works with people facing grief, trauma, addiction, mood concerns such as depression and bipolar, and challenges with self-esteem or anger.

Background and approach

He also supports issues like codependency, blended family dynamics, fatherhood questions, and aging or geriatric concerns. LGBT issues, intimacy-related struggles, and career or purpose questions are part of his practice as well. In sessions he blends practical tools with deeper conversation.

He uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thinking and Client-Centered approaches to keep the work grounded in the client’s priorities. He also draws on Imago relationship ideas and mindfulness exercises when they fit the situation. Peter aims to build an honest working relationship that makes it easier to try new ways of coping.

He explains options clearly and chooses methods that match the person or family in front of him. Parents often appreciate the direct guidance and steady presence he brings to family and parenting concerns. He offers multiple online formats so people can meet in ways that fit busy lives.

Sessions and next steps are arranged through the site’s intake flow and scheduling tools.

How his approaches work in online sessions

Peter often uses Client-Centered Therapy to keep sessions focused on the client’s priorities. This approach means the therapist listens closely, reflects back what he hears, and helps people name what matters most. It is useful when someone needs a safe space to sort through emotions and decisions.

He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at patterns of thinking and behavior. In practice this means identifying unhelpful thoughts, testing them, and trying small behavioral changes to reduce anxiety or mood symptoms. CBT is helpful for stress, anxiety, depression, and many everyday problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He discusses options and adapts methods based on each person’s goals, preferences, and situation. That collaborative process helps people try techniques they can use at home and in family life.

Online therapy offers flexibility for people with busy schedules or limited travel options. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions work when video isn’t possible, and live chat or text-based messaging let people check in between appointments. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into family routines and continue progress despite life’s changes.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Existential Therapy

Takes the larger questions seriously: meaning, choice, mortality, responsibility. Suited to periods when the difficulty is less a symptom than a sense that something has to change.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he help with?

He supports stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, parenting concerns, grief, trauma, addiction, depression and bipolar, self-esteem, anger, career and life purpose questions, and related topics.

What is his general therapy style?

He uses a direct, down-to-earth style that combines practical skills with open conversation. Sessions focus on what the client wants to change and on usable steps to get there.

How much experience does he have?

He has practiced for 30 years and has worked in independent practice with individuals, couples, and families over that time.

What are his credentials and where is he located?

He is a licensed professional counselor - LPC, with license MI LPC 6401018553, and is based in Michigan.

Which languages or regions are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 30 years
Licensed: Michigan
Languages: English

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