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Peter Olthoff, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

(he/him)

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ShapeLicensed Professional Counselor

Peter Olthoff LPC

(he/him)

With over a decade of experience as a clinical counselor, Peter brings a diverse range of skills, approaches, and insights to his practice. He is passionate about building strong, respectful connections with his patients and believes that honesty and open communication are the foundation of effective therapy.

Peter is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, and several other evidence-based approaches. Throughout his career, he has worked with children, teens, and adults, specializing in trauma processing and addressing anxiety, depression, relational challenges, parenting struggles, and oppositional defiance.

Peter also has extensive experience working with the LGBTQIA+ community, as well as foster and adoptive families, offering compassionate care tailored to their unique needs.

Specialties

Peter’s practice is rooted in evidence-based methods and a commitment to creating a safe, respectful space for healing and growth.

  • Trauma processing
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy
  • Person-Centered Therapy
  • Anxiety and depression
  • Oppositional defiance
  • Relational challenges and parenting struggles
  • Supporting LGBTQIA+ individuals and foster/adoptive families

Education

Peter’s educational background combines a strong foundation in psychology with specialized training in counseling.

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology Calvin College

  • Master’s degree in Counseling PsychologyLoyola University Maryland

 

Experience

Peter’s extensive professional experience reflects his dedication to supporting diverse populations through compassionate care.

    • Four years working at a domestic violence and sexual assault agency in Maryland
    • Eight years at Pine Rest Mental Health Services in Michigan (2016–2024)
    • Over a decade of experience working with children, teens, adults, and specialized populations

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