Pete is a Licensed Professional Counselor in both NJ and PA and is a clinical supervisor and therapist at CCCRD. He earned his MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and post-graduate EdS degree from Rider University. He is also a certified Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS).
Pete is also Tier 3 (Expert) certified by Purdue University and the Center for Deployment Psychology in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Prolonged Exposure Therapy for anxiety and depression.
Before joining CCCRD, Pete helped hundreds of adult clients transform their lives as a therapist and Counselor Supervisor in clinical settings for 15 years. Now, he enjoys seeing clients and training the next generation of counselors at CCCRD.
Pete uses a non-judgmental, directive, and relational approach to Christian psychotherapy with integrity, empathy, and results. Integrating CBT, insight/psychodynamic theory, and Biblical truth, he loves to give out homework and high-fives and pray with his clients at the end of his sessions. He is passionate about working with men and helping them overcome anxiety and depression, find freedom from pornography, and develop a strong sense of self-worth and purpose. He also treats panic disorder, stress, career issues, grief, shame, and other spiritual issues. Pete is experienced in providing therapy to those in ministry and understands the unique pressures of leadership.
Since becoming a Christian in 2011, Pete has fully embraced the true meaning of grace and strives to serve Jesus in all he does. As a featured guest on The Two Things Podcast, he shared his thoughts on Christian therapy and mental health issues. Pete and his wife have been happily married for over a decade and have three awesome children.