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Peter Pretkel, Licensed Clinical Psychologist in California

Recognized for high quality patient care

Peter Pretkel

Individual therapy

Rula verifies every provider’s credentials and conducts regular quality reviews

Specializes in LGBTQIA+
LCP
16+ years

Licensed Clinical Psychologists (LCPs), like Peter Pretkel, hold a doctoral degree and are trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Peter has a Doctor of Psychology (PSYD) in Clinical Psychology from Wright Institute.

Available virtually|CA
Specialties
LGBTQIA+
Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Depression
Schizophrenia
Trauma and PTSD
Style
Responsive
Gentle
Affirming

Hi there, I'm Peter!

I work with adult clients. My aim for therapy is to help you thrive, feel effective, and be at ease in the world.

My focus

I typically work with clients with depression, anxiety, or traumatic experiences, and clients who are adjusting to stress or temporary difficulties in life. I also work with disorders of self and identity, personality disorders, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.

My approach

I have training in multiple therapeutic approaches. These include psychodynamic/psychoanalytic psychotherapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Self Psychology/Intersubjectivity, Focusing (Emotionally-Focused), and Motivational Interviewing.

Expertise

Focus populations

LGBTQIA+
Racial Justice
Transgender
+ 3 more

Therapy types

  • Individual Therapy

Ages served

  • Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare Advantage
  • Alignment Health Plan - Medicare Advantage
  • All Savers
  • Allegiance

Languages spoken

English

Education

Doctor of Psychology (PSYD) in Clinical Psychology from Wright Institute.

Sessions

60 minutes
Virtual sessions

Next appointmentMonday, May 4th