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Peter Godfrey

Peter Godfrey

LCSW

North Carolina

Motivational, values-driven therapy for change

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, North Carolina / C009700
Experience
10 years
Languages
English
Location
North Carolina

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    • Motivation focus
    • Values centered
    • Practical skills

    About Peter

    Peter Godfrey is a licensed clinical social worker who uses Motivational Interviewing alongside practical talk therapy. He respects each person's experience and helps people find their own reasons to make changes. He encourages small steps and celebrates progress along the way.

    With ten years of experience, Peter draws on several approaches to match what a person needs. He blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help with mood, anxiety, and difficult thinking patterns. Attachment-based and client-centered techniques are used to improve relationships and sense of safety in sessions.

    People come to him for a wide range of concerns. These include addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, grief, and stress. He also supports people facing life transitions like divorce or career change, and those dealing with guilt, shame, impulsivity, or loneliness.

    Sessions focus on clear, manageable goals and on practical skills you can use between meetings. Conversations are collaborative - Peter listens, reflects, and asks questions that help people notice strengths and resources. He helps people build habits that match their values.

    Peter holds an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. He practices in North Carolina and offers services in English. He welcomes international clients and works to make therapy fit into busy lives.

  2. How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

    Motivational Interviewing focuses on helping people find their own reasons to change. It uses open questions and reflective listening to build motivation and confidence for steps people want to take. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters to them and take committed action even when emotions are difficult. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress related concerns.

    Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust them over time based on what feels most helpful.

    The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make regular sessions easier to fit into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when needed. It also makes it possible for international clients to access care from a licensed professional in North Carolina. Practical benefits include scheduling that fits work or family routines and the ability to continue momentum between appointments.

  4. 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

    Listed in

    North Carolina

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does Peter help with?

    He works with a wide range of issues including addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, anxiety, grief, eating concerns, and stress. Additional focuses include abandonment, divorce and separation, impulsivity, and panic attacks.

    What is his therapeutic style?

    His work emphasizes Motivational Interviewing and collaborative conversation. Sessions are goal-oriented and aim to identify values and small steps that support change.

    How much experience does he have?

    He has been a licensed clinician since 2015 and brings ten years of professional experience to his practice.

    What credentials and location apply?

    He holds an LCSW, which means Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and practices in North Carolina.

    In which languages can sessions be held?

    Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted.

    What session formats are available?

    The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options when you begin booking.

    How does payment and cost work?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I start working with him?

    Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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