Peter McCaffrey

Peter McCaffrey is a licensed clinical social worker with 17 years of experience. He holds LCSW credentials in Arizona and New Jersey and practices as an individual therapist. He emphasizes a respectful, client-centered way of working so people feel heard and understood.

He has substantial experience helping people who have experienced trauma and those coping with substance use concerns. He also supports people dealing with anxiety, depression, panic, and anger. Sessions focus on practical steps people can take to manage symptoms and respond differently to difficult situations.

In the therapy room he aims to build a warm, collaborative relationship. He listens for what matters most to each person and tailors sessions to their goals. That approach guides the pace and methods used in treatment.

Peter uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address trauma symptoms and addictive behaviors, and to reduce severe anxiety and panic attacks. He also helps people work through guilt, shame, impulsive behaviors, and questions about life purpose. Work may include skill building, processing past events, and planning for better coping.

People who prefer a straightforward, respectful style tend to fit well with his practice. Those seeking help for anger, post-traumatic stress, addiction, or intense anxiety will find focused attention on practical change. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.

Approaches for trauma, addiction, and anxiety

Peter uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on real change. One common approach is trauma-focused processing, which helps people carefully revisit and make sense of distressing memories so those memories hold less power over daily life. This work is often helpful for post-traumatic stress and long-standing trauma reactions.

He also applies addiction-focused interventions that address patterns of substance use and the situations that trigger them. These methods combine skill building, relapse prevention planning, and problem-solving to support sustained change.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist discusses goals and preferences and adjusts methods as progress and needs evolve. Clients are invited to give feedback so treatment stays practical and relevant.

Confirm current session formats before booking since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when needed. It can also let sessions focus on skills practice, breathing or grounding exercises for panic, and review of plans for managing anger in everyday situations.