Dr. Peter Pretkel

I have training in multiple therapeutic approaches. These include psychodynamic/psychoanalytic psychotherapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing. My training and experience also include working with specific psychological disorders (depression, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, panic disorder, phobias, generalized anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, personality disorders, and schizophrenia).

People come to therapy for a variety of reasons including stress, unhappiness, loss, traumatic life experience, problems with emotions or relationships, or difficulty with symptoms such as depression or anxiety. Some come as well for personal growth or for reaching specific life goals. Throughout your therapy I will listen carefully and empathetically while also being attuned to your desire for progress and change.

My goal is that you will be better able to cope, relate to others, and thrive in the world.