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Peter McCaffrey

Peter McCaffrey, LCSW

Therapist in Arizona

Compassionate, experienced clinician for depression and trauma

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  • Client-centered approach
  • Addiction experience
  • Licensed LCSW

About Peter

Peter McCaffrey is a licensed clinical social worker with 17 years of experience. He is licensed in Arizona and New Jersey and provides one-on-one therapy for people coping with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, anger, and depression. He emphasizes a warm, respectful relationship as the foundation of care.

Before becoming a therapist he worked across settings that included substance use treatment and trauma services. That background shaped his familiarity with addiction concerns and the ways trauma can affect daily life. He uses practical tools and straightforward conversation to help people manage symptoms and regain a sense of control.

Sessions tend to focus on what is happening now and what can be changed. He works collaboratively to set goals and pick small, concrete steps people can try between visits. Expect an approach that centers the client’s experience and preferences rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.

When trauma is part of the story, he draws on approaches suited to processing difficult memories and reducing their impact on current functioning. With addiction concerns he brings experience from substance use services to address urges, triggers, and relapse planning. For anxiety and depression he helps people build routines and coping skills that fit daily life.

He offers therapy in English and holds licensure as an LCSW in Arizona and New Jersey. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.

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How evidence-based approaches guide online care

He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address trauma and addiction in ways that focus on real symptoms and daily functioning. For trauma-related work he applies approaches that help people process difficult memories and reduce their impact on day-to-day life, aiming to make distressing memories less intrusive and easier to manage. For addiction and substance use concerns he uses practical strategies that target triggers, cravings, and relapse planning while building healthier routines.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify which methods fit their goals, concerns, and personal preferences. That can mean trying different techniques and adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not specified here. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow quicker check-ins when needed. Some formats are better for shorter, practical check-ins while others suit longer, in-depth conversations; discuss preferences when scheduling to match session length and rhythm to daily routines.

Frequently asked questions

What problems does this therapist help with?

He helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression, along with related issues like guilt, shame, and impulsivity.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He practices a client-centered style that emphasizes a warm, respectful relationship and collaborative goal-setting.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 17 years of professional experience working as an individual therapist in settings that included substance use and trauma care.

Where is he licensed and based?

He holds LCSW licensure in Arizona and New Jersey and is based in Arizona.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with him?

He is not taking international clients at this time.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What is the first step to begin therapy?

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