Peter Santos, LPC

Peter Santos is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who brings 13 years of experience to his practice in Louisiana. He is bilingual in English and Spanish and draws on his background in community and clinical settings to help people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, low self-esteem, and depression.

He centers sessions on a collaborative, person-focused approach. Clients can expect a respectful, listening-first style that values each person's story. Sessions aim to identify practical steps and shifts that fit daily life, not just talk about problems.

Pete blends Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and elements of Existential and Mindfulness work. He uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons to change. The mix is adjusted to match what each person needs in the moment.

His past work includes clinical, school, and community roles, with experience supporting people through mood shifts, trauma, and major life transitions. He has also worked with at-risk youth, immigrant communities, and people without stable housing.

Outside the office he hikes, trains Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and cooks. Those interests inform a belief that steady effort and curiosity help people grow. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on availability.

Using Approach and Access to Work Through Stress and Anxiety

Peter blends Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address everyday stress and anxiety. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and making space for each person's story so they feel heard and understood. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and uses practical strategies to shift unhelpful patterns.

He also draws on Existential ideas to help people find meaning and direction during life transitions. That approach helps when someone feels stuck or questions purpose, and it pairs well with mindfulness and motivational interviewing when deciding on concrete next steps.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to decide what feels most useful based on goals and preferences. Sessions can change over time as needs shift, with an emphasis on simple experiments and steps that fit daily life.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, shorten check-ins, or avoid travel time. Licensed professionals and therapists often tailor session length and pacing to what helps someone maintain progress while balancing other responsibilities.