Peter Shorts, LCSW, CA | Psychotherapist

About Peter Shorts

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse

Bipolar Disorder

Drug Addiction

Affirming Therapy

Codependency

Relationship Struggles

Anxiety

Depression

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Families

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Eclectic

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Integrative

Dialectical (DBT)

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Identity

Gender

Non-binary

Ethnicity

Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Getting to know Peter Shorts

I'm Peter Shorts, LCSW, practicing in California and on the Big Island in Kailua Kona and Pahoa. I hold both a Bachelor's and a Master's in Social Work from California State University, San Bernardino. Therapy can be a journey of discovery, recovery, and healing as we seek to understand the context of life, constellation of relationships, and our internal emotional landscape—uncovering the deeper needs being sought and their imprint on our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. My approach My therapeutic lens is grounded in an awareness of the impact of trauma and the development of core beliefs connected to real experiences, shaping how we see ourselves and our place in the world. There are many lenses providing clarity, including CBT, REBT, DBT, narrative, integrative, psychodynamic, and solution-focused frameworks. This scaffolding enables us to gain multiple perspectives on the subjective experience called life. My focus An ideal client actively embraces the fluid and ongoing process of change, serving as a participant rather than a spectator in the journey toward honesty, intimacy, and authenticity. Ideal clients comprehend the vital role of setting goals within the therapeutic framework and are architects in identifying, designing, and navigating the pathway toward these objectives. They actively engage in the therapeutic process, recognize the distinction between internal and external realities, and play a pivotal role in setting and achieving goals. Together, we embark on a transformative journey toward authenticity. My communication style My feedback is one of warmth, compassion, and understanding, allowing others to co-create emotional and physical safety. This creates space to authentically engage in honesty and intimacy, giving words and meaning to our emotions, thoughts, and experiences. It is a curious, nonjudgmental space with boundaries and safety.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Worry

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. Proper

Education and training

California State University, San Bernardino, Master's in Social Work
California State University, San Bernardino (Bachelor's)

NPI number

1982113676

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What practice does Peter Shorts work with?

Peter Shorts works with Rula Health - L.A. Proper.

What are common reasons for patients to see Peter Shorts?

Peter Shorts frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Peter Shorts on their profile.