- 30 years experience
- Virginia based
- Helps with panic
About Peter
Dr Peter Sorman helps people face worries like stress, anxiety, and panic attacks. He also supports those coping with depression, low self-esteem, concentration and memory problems, and issues that follow trauma or abuse. He is based in Virginia and brings 30 years of professional work experience to his practice.
He treats concerns related to attention and focus, and supports people dealing with chronic illness, chronic pain, or recovery after traumatic brain injury. He also addresses life transitions such as divorce and separation, and offers understanding for first responders and veterans navigating job-related stress.
His approach begins with listening. He treats each person as the expert on their own life and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions involve talking through problems, identifying small changes, and trying practical steps that fit into daily life.
Peter emphasizes steady progress rather than quick fixes. He encourages simple routines, clear goals, and exercises people can use between meetings. He aims to make therapy a place where worries are taken apart into manageable pieces.
If you decide to begin, the process starts with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first meeting. He notes that taking the initial step takes courage, and he aims to make that first contact straightforward and respectful.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online care
Many therapists use evidence-based techniques to help people manage anxiety and panic. Cognitive approaches focus on recognizing unhelpful thoughts and testing them with manageable actions; these methods help reduce anxious thinking and avoidance. Trauma-informed care emphasizes pacing, safety, and rebuilding routines after difficult events; it helps people recover steady functioning and reduce symptoms that follow trauma.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can shift as progress is made and new priorities emerge.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and remove travel time so someone can use an hour for work or family instead of commuting. It can also let people choose whether to meet with video or another format when that option is available, based on what helps them engage with the work.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, panic attacks, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem, ADHD, and related issues such as chronic pain and life transitions.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He listens first and treats each person as the expert on their story. Sessions focus on small practical steps, routines, and goals that can be used between meetings.
What is his background and experience?
He has 30 years of professional work experience and a long history of helping people with anxiety, attention, memory, and trauma-related concerns.
What credential does he hold and where is he located?
He is listed as VA Psychologist 0810004883 and works from Virginia.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.