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Peter Godfrey, LCSW

  • Experience10 years
  • LocationNorth Carolina
  • Focus areasAddictions, Trauma and abuse, and Depression
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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About Peter

Peter Godfrey is a licensed clinical social worker who uses Internal Family Systems alongside other approaches to help people move through hard moments. He emphasizes clients' strengths and treats the person as the expert in their story.

Background and approach

He aims to make the first steps toward change feel doable and respectful. With ten years of experience, Peter focuses on concerns such as addiction, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, and stress.

He also supports people dealing with grief, anger, relationship strain, parenting challenges, and life changes. Additional areas he addresses include issues like abandonment, divorce and separation, and problems with impulse control.

His work blends Internal Family Systems with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based ideas, client-centered listening, and cognitive behavioral techniques. Sessions typically balance listening and practical strategies so people can try different ways of coping between meetings.

Peter holds an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and practices in North Carolina. He offers services in English and is able to work with clients internationally.

The approach he uses is collaborative and tailored to each person's situation. Signing up begins with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling based on availability.

Costs vary with location and the service uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Those who are ready can select the Start Therapy button to begin the intake steps.

How Peter Integrates Therapy Approaches Online

Internal Family Systems helps people notice the different parts inside themselves and how those parts influence behavior and feelings. It can be useful for trauma responses, patterns linked to addiction, or strong emotions that feel out of control. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying values and learning flexible ways to respond to painful thoughts and feelings, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will listen to your goals and preferences and will collaborate with you to choose which methods to use. That way the plan fits your situation rather than forcing a single style on every session.

The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to keep therapy in a busy life by reducing travel time and allowing appointments from more convenient locations. They also allow shorter check-ins when needed and can accommodate different communication needs, such as audio-only conversation for lower bandwidth or phone-like sessions that do not require a camera.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of issues does this therapist address?
Peter works with a wide range of concerns including addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, stress, and grief. He also supports people facing parenting strain, career questions, mood disorders, and relationship difficulties.
What is his general therapy style like?
He practices in a collaborative, client-centered way that combines compassionate listening with practical tools. Sessions mix exploration of feelings with strategies to try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has ten years of experience working with people on problems such as addictions, trauma, depression, and life transitions.
What credentials and location are listed for this clinician?
He holds an LCSW, which means Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and provides services from North Carolina.
Which languages are supported and can he work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsTrauma and abuseDepressionCoping with life changesADHD

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentDivorce and separationFamily problemsGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stress

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Jungian TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

North Carolina

Languages

English