About me
My name is Michael Peterson, and I have been working in the field of Social Work for about 10 years. I I am licensed in Illinois and have done counseling for about three years. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, & coping with grief and loss. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. I know it is not easy to ask for help, but I truly believe that anyone and everyone can benefit from counseling. In my time working as a therapist, I have found that I have been singled out by employers and co-workers as someone who works well with young people, whether they be children, teenagers, or young adults. I believe in facilitating a non-judgmental and laid-back atmosphere, and I work hard to build rapport with all my clients.
Specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
LGBT , Relationship issues , Family conflicts , Parenting issues , Anger management , Self esteem , Career difficulties , Bipolar disorder , Coping with life changes , Compassion fatigue , ADHD , Aging and geriatric issues , Read more...
Clinical approaches:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
Years of Experience: 5
Services offered
Messaging
Live Chat
Phone
Video
Licensing
IL LCSW 149019164
Reviews
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Michael Peterson. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Teen Counseling might be different.
Michael has been very responsive and flexible in dealing with my son's therapy sessions.
Mike is a great therapist!
Michael is an excellent therapist — empathetic, insightful, and highly practical. He listens carefully and consistently offers perspectives and ideas I would never have considered on my own. His approach is thoughtful and actionable, making each session genuinely helpful. Highly recommended.
Michael Peterson is great, he assesses where you are, where you want to be, and asks if you want more "kind" support or more tough love to help develop a treatment plan for you., if you want homework, etc. so he can best accommodate your preferences.
He’s the man
He’s very insightful listens to me when I want to be listened to and offers very insightful responses I never considered
Michael is always responsive and I appreciate his input that helps me reason my way through my concerns.
Michael is always there for me and is able to provide perspective and advice no matter what situation I'm in. He's extremely attentive, listens and also just a great person to chat to. Would recommend him to anyone
Michael is a smart and thoughtful person. I ask a lot of him. I feel like he is paying attention to what I am trying to tell him. If I bring up something that was said previously, he usually remembers. That means something.
Michael's the best and is one of the only therapists I've ever felt heard by. He'll meet you where you are and is there for you.
Michael is great. I can't express enough how grateful I am for his guidance and support. From the very first session, I immediately felt welcomed and understood. He has a genuine warmth and kindness that immediately puts me at ease, creating a safe space where I can truly be myself without fear of judgment. His empathetic approach has allowed me to open up in ways I never thought possible. I'm so lucky to have found him.
We met once, he is a good person.
I began working with Michael at a pivotal low point in my adult life. Being able to speak openly with someone with his expertise and experience has helped me immensely to take better care of myself, which has helped me to shift the trajectory of my entire life. I can't recommend working with Michael enough.
One of the nicest guys I've ever talked to