Works with
- Anger
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Self esteem
How Peter works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMFT
- Licensed in
- California
- Years in practice
- 31
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Peter
Dr. Peter McGlynn is a California-based licensed marriage and family therapist with over three decades of practice. He helps people who are facing anger, relationship strain, anxiety, depression, and identity concerns.
He aims to create a calm, respectful space where people can say what they need to and work toward clearer next steps. He frames therapy as a collaborative process. Sessions look different for each person.
He listens for how anger shows up and what it is connected to, then helps people find ways to respond that feel safer and more effective.
Background and approach
He also addresses intimacy, self-esteem, grief, and addiction-related concerns when they relate to a person's anger or stress. Dr. McGlynn uses approaches grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts tools to fit each client's situation.
Over 31 years he has worked with a wide range of life changes, such as career shifts, divorce, caregiving stress, and chronic illness. That breadth informs practical strategies he offers in session. People can expect a direct but compassionate style.
He will help identify patterns, practice new skills, and set realistic goals between sessions. The aim is steady change rather than quick fixes. Sessions are available in English and offered through online formats that suit different needs.
He accepts international clients and works with adults on relationship, identity, and emotional health concerns.
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.
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches that translate to online care
Dr. McGlynn draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that fit well for remote sessions. One approach focuses on identifying the thoughts and triggers that lead to anger and then testing different responses. This helps people notice patterns and practice alternative reactions in daily life. Another approach centers on relationship and communication skills training, teaching clear ways to express needs and set boundaries so conflicts escalate less often.Choosing the right approach is a joint process. He will review your goals, try strategies that match your needs, and adjust techniques as you progress. The therapist and client decide together which tools feel most helpful and sustainable over time.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let you work face to face when a longer session is useful. Phone sessions can be easier if bandwidth is limited or if you prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for shorter check-ins, coaching-style support, or practicing skills between appointments. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or travel while keeping a steady course of care.
Questions people ask about Peter
What concerns does he help with?
He helps with anger, relationship and intimacy issues, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, self-esteem, and related concerns like body image or caregiver stress.
What is his therapeutic style?
He works in a direct, compassionate way and tailors sessions to each person. The focus is on understanding patterns and practicing concrete skills.
How much experience does he have?
He brings 31 years of professional experience working with adults on a wide range of life and relationship challenges.
What credentials and region are associated with this therapist?
He is a licensed marriage and family therapist - LMFT - practicing in California.
Can people who live outside the United States work with him?
Yes. Sessions with him are available to international clients and are conducted in English.
Which session formats does he offer?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.