Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Depression
How Peter works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Arizona, New Jersey
- Years in practice
- 17
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Peter
Peter McCaffrey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 17 years of experience. He practices in Arizona and brings long-term work with people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, anger, and depression. Peter focuses on building a warm, respectful connection first.
He uses that relationship to help people talk through what matters most to them. He has substantial experience in the substance use field and has helped many people dealing with addictive behaviors.
Background and approach
He also works regularly with people who have experienced different forms of trauma and the strong emotions that follow. Sessions tend to be straightforward and goal-focused, with attention to immediate problems like panic attacks, anger outbursts, or social anxiety. Peter describes his style as client-centered.
That means he listens before suggesting steps, and adapts approaches to fit each person. He pays close attention to feelings of guilt, shame, and impulsivity while helping clients clarify their life purpose and next steps. Practical tools and short-term strategies are offered when they match a person's goals.
People who choose him often want direct conversation and simple, usable techniques. He works with individuals rather than groups or systems. His experience across trauma work and addiction gives him a broad perspective on patterns that keep people stuck.
If someone is interested in starting, Peter uses a matching process through the site to schedule sessions and determine whether his approach fits the person's needs and preferences.
What Peter works with
Everything Peter lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Peter's practice.
Evidence-informed approaches and flexible online care
Peter uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on helping people process strong emotions and change unhelpful patterns. One approach emphasizes processing traumatic memories and their emotional impact to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. Another approach targets addictive behaviors and impulsivity by identifying triggers, building alternative coping skills, and developing step-by-step plans to manage urges.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist listens to the person’s history, current goals, and preferences before suggesting methods. Together they adjust techniques over time so the work stays practical and relevant to the person's life.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video calls are useful for in-depth conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth or camera use is a concern. Live chat and messaging let people check in between sessions or use short, focused exchanges during a busy day. These formats aim to make it easier to get consistent help without major travel or scheduling barriers.
Questions people ask about Peter
What issues does Peter help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression, plus related concerns like guilt, shame, impulsivity, and life purpose.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He practices a client-centered approach that starts with listening and building a respectful relationship before suggesting steps or tools.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 17 years of professional experience as an individual therapist and has substantial background in the substance use field and trauma work.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is licensed as an LCSW in Arizona and New Jersey and is currently based in Arizona.
Can I have sessions in another language?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How do fees and getting started work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; to begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to availability.