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Peter Acevedo, LCSW

Calm, practical therapy for anxiety and relationships

11 years in practice · based in New York · sessions in English, Spanish · online sessions

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About Peter

Peter Acevedo is a licensed clinical social worker with 11 years of practice based in New York. He focuses on helping people who are dealing with anxiety, stress, depression, relationship strain, trauma, and addictions. He offers sessions in both English and Spanish.

Peter takes a calm and direct style. He listens for what matters most and helps people name the patterns that cause pain. Sessions are straightforward and practical - clients talk through recent struggles and work on clear next steps they can try between meetings.

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Background and approach

A core part of his work is repairing attachment wounds and easing intense feelings of abandonment or isolation. He uses techniques that are grounded in evidence to help people process difficult memories and reduce overwhelming emotions. The aim is to build more stable ways of relating to others and to oneself.

He also supports people working through forgiveness and the fallout from old hurts. That can mean identifying unhelpful cycles in relationships and practicing new responses. Peter helps clients set realistic goals and tracks progress together.

Practical matters are part of the plan. Sessions can be video calls, phone, live chat, or text messaging to fit different needs. If someone prefers Spanish, he can hold sessions in that language.

Evidence-informed approaches and online care

Peter uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that help people process trauma and reduce anxiety. One approach focuses on processing difficult memories and related emotions so those experiences feel less overwhelming and intrusive. Another approach targets attachment and relationship patterns, helping people notice how early hurts shape current reactions and try new ways of connecting.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That decision is reviewed over time and adjusted as progress and circumstances change.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits for this work. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation for deeper emotional work and relationship-focused sessions. Phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to fit support into a busy day and to keep momentum between sessions. Together these formats provide flexibility and accessibility while allowing therapists and clients to focus on steady progress.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, trauma and addictions. He also focuses on abandonment, attachment wounds, forgiveness, and loneliness.
What is his therapeutic style?
His approach is calm and practical. Sessions focus on understanding patterns, processing emotions, and trying workable steps between meetings.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 11 years of clinical experience as a therapist in New York.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, practicing in New York.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different schedules and needs.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
11 years
Licensed
New York
Languages
English, Spanish

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