I am licensed in New York with 15 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with family conflicts, parenting issues, anger management, & depression. 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. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Additional areas of focus: Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Blended family issues, Co-morbidity, Communication problems, Control issues, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Domestic violence, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Gender dysphoria, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
NY Psychologist 019091
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He is a great therapist.
Written on Nov 20, 2025 after therapy with Ryan for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and adhd
Dr. Peterson is amazing. Really understands me and my needs!
Written on Sep 12, 2025 after therapy with Ryan for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
Dr. Peterson is an amazing therapist that anyone could easily talk to without any worry of judgement or anxiety, he’s amazing!
Written on Jul 10, 2025 after therapy with Ryan for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, and adhd
Dr. Peterson has become a key part of my mental health team. He really listens and at times adds different outlook to help you get to the next level! Seeing him every week is truly something I look forward to. 10/10!
Written on May 24, 2025 after therapy with Ryan for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Great listener and really understanding of the situation and gives you many options for support between sessions.
Written on May 06, 2025 after therapy with Ryan for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues
Caring provider that does his best. Down to earth gentleman that listens.
Written on Apr 03, 2025 after therapy with Ryan for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, anger management, and compassion fatigue