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- Holistic Psychotherapy
- Grief and loss
- Attachment concerns
About Peter
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland with 28 years of experience, Peter Goeden helps people facing family strain, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related problems, and major life transitions. He works with individuals and with couples, guiding practical steps to manage painful feelings and rebuild connection.
Peter offers clear, direct conversation and steady guidance in sessions. He describes his work as Holistic Psychotherapy and focuses on strengthening identity, personal resilience, and relationship skills. He talks through patterns that keep people stuck and helps them try different ways of relating and coping.
Many people come for help with abandonment, attachment and codependency problems. He also addresses commitment and communication problems, control issues, dependent personality patterns, and fatherhood concerns. Substance use, divorce and separation, and family-of-origin pain are common topics he handles in session.
His training includes a master’s degree in counseling from Appalachian State University and a post-graduate certificate in clinical counseling from Johns Hopkins University. He is credentialed as an LCPC in Maryland and brings nearly three decades of practice to each case.
Sessions focus on practical skills and change over time. Peter aims to help people move through grief, rebuild trust after trauma, and manage transitions with clearer choices. People who want direct, experience-based psychotherapy that addresses both personal and relationship issues often choose to work with him.
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How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions
Peter describes his work as Holistic Psychotherapy, which aims to activate a person’s natural capacity for growth by combining talk, reflection, and practical exercises. This approach helps with identity, relationship patterns, and the emotional work of major life changes.Another common focus in his practice is attachment-related work. That involves looking at how early relationships shape current behaviors and feelings, and practicing new ways of relating to reduce anxiety and improve closeness. For grief and trauma he emphasizes stepwise processing and coping strategies that reduce overwhelming distress and allow people to carry on daily life.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to identify which methods fit their needs and goals, and adjust methods as progress is made. The therapeutic plan can change based on how someone responds in session.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, save travel time, allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand, or avoid needing to be on camera when that helps someone engage. Licensed professionals and therapists commonly use these flexibilities to help therapy fit everyday life without changing the clinical focus.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
28+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with family problems, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include abandonment, codependency, addiction, and fatherhood issues.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He practices Holistic Psychotherapy with clear, direct conversation and steady guidance. Sessions emphasize noticing patterns, trying new approaches, and building personal strength.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 28 years of counseling and psychotherapy experience. That span includes work with individuals and couples across a range of relationship and life issues.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland. His graduate training includes a master’s degree in counseling and a post-graduate certificate in clinical counseling.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options with the booking process before scheduling.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm pricing details during the matching or booking steps.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session. Those steps start the intake and matching process.
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