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Dr. Peter Dell

Dr. Peter Dell

LCSW

Therapist · Florida · 22+ years of experience

Calm, practical support for strong emotions

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  • Compassionate listening
  • Skill-focused work
  • Relationship repair

About Peter

Dr. Peter Dell is a licensed clinical social worker with 22 years of experience who helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger, grief, relationship and family challenges. He supports people facing trauma and abuse, sleep problems, low self-esteem, career strain, and compassion fatigue. He approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.

In sessions he focuses on clear, practical conversations. He listens first and then tailors a plan to the person’s needs. He uses therapy to build skills for managing strong emotions, improving communication, and repairing connection when relationships feel strained.

His work draws on several therapy styles. He uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current reactions. He uses cognitive behavioral tools to spot patterns of thought that fuel anxiety and anger. He also uses client-centered methods to keep the person’s goals central to the process.

Over two decades in practice have included supporting people through grief, chronic health challenges, caregiving stress, and issues tied to identity and boundaries. He also addresses concerns such as abandonment, body image, commitment and control problems, and blended family dynamics.

Dr. Dell is licensed in Florida as an LCSW. He accepts English-speaking clients and can work with people in different locations. He aims to help people make concrete changes that fit their daily lives.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGrief

Also works with

Intimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyImago Relationship TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

22+ years

Credentials

Florida, North Carolina

Languages

English

How his approaches translate to online work

Dr. Dell often draws on attachment-based work to help people understand how past relationships shape current reactions. That approach focuses on connection, safety in relationships, and patterns that repeat in close bonds. He also uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and develop new coping skills for anxiety, anger, and mood concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the journey. He will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and suggest methods that match those aims. That collaboration helps shape a plan that balances understanding with practical skill-building.

Session delivery details are not listed in the biography, so confirm the available online options before booking. Many people find online work helps fit therapy into a busy life because it can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a break, or make it easier to attend sessions from different locations. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, use worksheets, and practice communication skills in real time over distance to keep progress moving forward.

At a glance

Listed location
Florida
Experience
22+ years
Credentials
LCSW
Languages
English
License (Florida)
LCSW · No. SW8572
License (North Carolina)
LCSW · No. C018899
NPI
1477732675

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he commonly address?

He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems, self-esteem, career strain, and compassion fatigue.

How would you describe his therapy style?

He listens carefully and then tailors a straightforward plan. Sessions focus on practical strategies, emotional understanding, and improving communication.

What is his professional background?

He has 22 years of professional experience working with people facing emotional and relational challenges.

What credentials and location are listed?

He holds the LCSW credential and is licensed in Florida as an LCSW.

Which languages are supported and can he work internationally?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking to find the arrangement that fits your needs.

How is cost handled for sessions?

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

What are the first steps to begin working together?

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

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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