Peter Harvey , LPC

Peter Harvey is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 30 years of clinical experience offering therapy in Michigan and to international clients. He has worked in private practice with individuals, couples, and families, approaching each person as a real human being who brings life experience alongside the need for professional support. Peter combines professional training with a grounded, relatable presence to help clients navigate stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief, addictions, mood disorders, parenting challenges, and life transitions.

He draws from a range of therapeutic methods and selects the approaches that best fit each situation, emphasizing collaboration and practical strategies. Building a strong therapeutic relationship is central to his work, as he believes that trust and mutual respect create the foundation for change. Over the course of his career he has focused much of his recent work on depression, anxiety, and major life changes, and he has found particular fulfillment assisting individuals, couples, and families to move forward and thrive.

In sessions Peter often blends client-centered care with cognitive and relational techniques, tailoring interventions to the needs and goals of the person or family in front of him. His style balances empathy, clear feedback, and practical tools to support lasting progress.

Approaches for Online Therapy and Remote Care

Peter Harvey integrates several evidence-informed approaches that translate well to remote work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a supportive, empathic relationship and helping individuals explore their goals and values; it is useful for stress, self-esteem, life transitions, and relationship concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets patterns of thinking and behavior with practical strategies and skills training - it often helps with anxiety, depression, and coping with change. Imago Relationship Therapy emphasizes communication and connection between partners, offering structured exercises to improve empathy and address intimacy and conflict in couples.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Peter works with each person or couple to identify goals, consider preferences, and adapt methods so therapy fits the client’s needs and life circumstances. He aims to tailor interventions while maintaining a warm, practical stance.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - offer flexibility for busy schedules and for people who live far from in-person services. These formats allow licensed professionals to provide ongoing support, skills practice, and regular check-ins while making it easier to access care from home or work.