Dr. Peter Sutphen, FL Psychologist
Experienced Florida psychologist focused on practical change
Book with PeterWorks with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Depression
How Peter works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- FL Psychologist
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Years in practice
- 35
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Peter
Dr. Peter Sutphen offers calm, practical help for people coping with anger, stress, anxiety, and relationship strain. He writes and talks in a straightforward way so people can quickly see how therapy might fit into their lives.
He is based in Florida and holds the credential FL Psychologist PY6484. He brings 35 years of clinical experience to sessions. He listens and responds with respect and sensitivity.
Together with a client he shapes a plan that fits that person’s needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all method.
Background and approach
In session he helps people name what’s happening, notice patterns, and try new ways of reacting. For anger and mood concerns he uses strategies that focus on thoughts, feelings, and attachment patterns. He also supports people working through trauma, identity questions, eating issues, and challenges linked to intimacy or communication.
His style is collaborative and plainspoken. He aims to make therapy feel useful from the start, with concrete steps to try between sessions. He also helps clients reflect on life purpose, forgiveness, and long-standing patterns like codependency or attachment wounds.
People who reach out can expect a steady, experienced guide who prioritizes practical change and emotional understanding. The work moves at a pace the client sets, with attention to both day-to-day coping and deeper patterns that keep difficulties repeating.
What Peter works with
Everything Peter lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Peter's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Depression
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Coaching
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Personality disorders
- Sex addiction
Approaches Peter lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Online approaches and practical remote therapy
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early bonds shape current relationships and reactions. In practice this means looking at patterns of closeness, fear of abandonment, and how those patterns show up in anger or trust issues. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s perspective and goals, using empathic listening to help people feel heard and to build their own solutions. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and history, and then choose techniques that fit. That decision is collaborative and can change as progress is made. Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy flexible. Video calls are useful when visual connection matters. Phone sessions can fit a quick check-in or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging let people share updates between longer sessions or check in on the go. These options help people fit therapy into work, parenting, or travel schedules while working with a licensed professional who focuses on practical change and longer-term patterns.Questions people ask about Peter
What concerns does he help with?
He helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, LGBT concerns, parenting and family problems, self-esteem, eating issues, and coaching around life purpose.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His work is collaborative and down-to-earth, aiming to name patterns and try practical steps. He tailors conversations and plans to each person’s needs.
How much experience does he have?
He has 35 years of professional experience working with a wide range of mood, relationship, and personality concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is licensed as FL Psychologist PY6484 and practices in Florida.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted; he works with people located in Florida.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are costs handled and how do I begin?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.