What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
Average wait time
4.50
Bedside manner
5.00
“Peter is really easy to talk to. He listens and asks good questions. He helped me understand more about my anxiety. I was nervous about therapy, but he helped me feel comfortable. I think he's a good therapist to talk with.”
TMMore than 1 year ago
About Peter Mittiga
Focus areas
Adjustment Disorder
Depression
Relationship Struggles
Anxiety
Low Self Esteem
Work-Related Counseling
Burnout
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)
Treatment approaches
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Humanistic
Dialectical (DBT)
Person-Centered
Existential
Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
Identity
Gender
MaleSexuality
StraightLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Peter Mittiga
Hello, I first want to commend you for taking the first step in exploring therapy. My name is Peter Mittiga, and I have over ten years of experience as a mental health therapist, along with several years of professional managerial experience. I earned my Master's in Mental Health Counseling from Medaille University. I became a therapist because I wanted to be able to help others. Almost everyone, at some time in their life, will go through a mental health challenge-whether it's family stress, anxiety, relationship issues, depression, work conflict, a traumatic event, or something else. Sometimes we can put on a mask and push ourselves through these stressors, but other times the emotional effects they have on us show up at different times in our lives, creating challenging circumstances. We may even take out our frustrations on people who don't deserve it. My goal is to work with you to assist you in achieving your goals in therapy so that you can feel the way you want to feel.
What should a new client know about working with you?
In our first session, I will ask a lot of questions as I am getting to know you and understand your background. I will explore what brought you into therapy, but I will also explore your past experiences so that I can gain a better picture of who you are and what may be contributing to your current stressors. Our first few sessions also work on building rapport and developing the therapeutic alliance. Without therapeutic trust, therapy will not successfully work. So our first few sessions may feel more conversational as we work on building that trust and developing the therapeutic alliance. After that, we will really start to explore current stressors as well as underlying issues.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
I take a person centered approach. I have you be the leader, but I am the guide. What I mean by that is, I may guide our sessions, but the purpose of the sessions is about helping you, so I want you to be able to take control and become the leader; therapy is only effective if you are an active member of the therapeutic process. This can be powerful for some, as the aspect of control may feel foreign or that it has been taken away, but I assist you with being able to regain it so you can take back some control in your own life.
I use person-centered therapy throughout your treatment, but will also utilize aspects of CBT, DBT, and Solution Focused Therapy, among others. I am trained in EMDR, and do use this with some of my clients, as it can be helpful when it comes to treating trauma, anxiety, or depression.
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Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Medaille University, Master's in Mental Health Counseling
NPI number
1386946887
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
4.50
Bedside manner
5.00
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Peter is really easy to talk to. He listens and asks good questions. He helped me understand more about my anxiety. I was nervous about therapy, but he helped me feel comfortable. I think he's a good therapist to talk with.
More than 1 year agoTM
More than 1 year agoEH
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What practice does Peter Mittiga work with?
Peter Mittiga works with Become The Way MSO LLC.
What are common reasons for patients to see Peter Mittiga?
Peter Mittiga frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Peter Mittiga on their profile.
What languages does Peter Mittiga speak?
Peter Mittiga speaks English.
How do patients rate Peter Mittiga in reviews?
2 patients have reviewed Peter Mittiga. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.