Peter Addy (He/Him)

Life with chronic pain can be overwhelming and isolating. You grieve the life that you once had and the people and things that were once dear to you. I can help you manage your pain, change your relationship with your pain, and rediscover your life. I live with a chronic pain syndrome and know firsthand how pervasive and infuriating it can be.

Existential therapy focuses on how we find meaning in our lives. People who seek psychotherapy often have lost abilities, careers, or relationships. How do we redefine our lives and find new sources of satisfaction and joy while grieving such loss? I can help you find ways to connect with meaning in yourself, your relationships with others, and your relationship with the world around you.

The core of mindfulness is to pay attention to the present without judgement. This can be very difficult. It can also be very rewarding. As you practice accepting your experiences of pain and loss, you can identify less with them and open yourself up to more kinds of experiences. Mindfulness-based therapies are essential to harm reduction and integration work.

Many people with chronic health conditions have been put into the “sick role”, where they are expected to and rewarded when they passively take in the treatments their all-knowing doctors prescribe. I’m not like that! I want to know what your motivations and goals are for treatment, and I will collaborate with you on your goals, not mine.

Depression is a dark cloud that surrounds you in both space and time. It reaches into your past so that you only remember your failures and painful interactions. It reaches into your future so that you can only see a continuation of those failures and pains. Counseling can help you come back to the present and lighten that cloud so you can see more clearly what is actually around you. I help people reconnect with meaning and their bodies to lessen the force of depression.

Depression is a dark cloud that surrounds you in both space and time. It reaches into your past so that you only remember your failures and painful interactions. It reaches into your future so that you can only see a continuation of those failures and pains. Counseling can help you come back to the present and lighten that cloud so you can see more clearly what is actually around you. I help people reconnect with meaning and their bodies to lessen the force of depression.

I earned my PhD in clinical psychology by studying spirituality and transformation. As faculty at Yale University, I conducted research with atypical psychedelic substances. My first published article was on the spiritual and psychedelic potential of dextromethorphan. I have written and spoken about psychedelic science for over a decade, co-founded the Yale Psychedelic Science Group, and documented traditional healing and religious practices in Mexico.

I bring extensive training and experience in integrating spirituality, consciousness, and personal growth. I guide clients in exploring their inner selves, expanding consciousness, and achieving personal transformation. My empathetic, holistic approach is tailored to each client's unique journey. I studied at the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology with leading figures in the field. I help people integrate profound experiences of wholeness into their lives, finding wisdom and courage.

As a therapist, my expertise in somatic therapy comes from years of specialized training and experience in this modality. I have honed my skills in understanding the mind-body connection and using somatic techniques to help clients access and process emotions stored in the body. I am dedicated to helping clients heal and thrive through somatic therapy, integrating body awareness, mindfulness, and trauma-informed approaches into my practice.

As a therapist, my expertise in harm reduction therapy is based on extensive training and experience. I prioritize compassion, non-judgment, and meeting clients where they are in their journey. I successfully support clients in reducing harm associated with substance use by using a client-centered and strengths-based approach. My commitment to harm reduction is rooted in a compassionate and non-stigmatizing approach that respects clients' autonomy and promotes positive change at their own pace.

my expertise in personal growth is grounded in my advanced training and experience. I am dedicated to helping clients navigate their journey of self-improvement and self-awareness. Using a holistic approach, I empower clients to unlock their potential, set and achieve meaningful goals, and cultivate a growth mindset. Through compassionate support and evidence-based techniques, I guide clients in exploring their strengths, overcoming challenges, and creating a fulfilling life.