About Peter
Dr Peter Sorman helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and ADHD. He has three decades of experience and works with concerns such as panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, and problems with concentration and memory. He practices from Virginia and speaks English.
He keeps sessions straightforward and focused on practical change. He treats symptoms linked to traumatic brain injury, chronic pain or illness, and attachment issues.
How Peter works
He also supports people facing separation and divorce, first responder stress, and veteran and armed forces challenges. Dr Sorman believes clients are the experts on their own lives. He looks for strengths and uses them to tackle what feels stuck.
He encourages small steps that build confidence and improve daily functioning. With 30 years of professional experience as a VA Psychologist, he blends long-term clinical knowledge with down-to-earth problem solving. Sessions may cover coping skills, ways to manage panic and anxiety, and strategies to boost focus and motivation.
Starting therapy is framed as a collaborative process. He aims to make each meeting clear and manageable, with goals set together. He guides people toward realistic changes while respecting their pace and priorities.
What Peter works with
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Training and background
| Register | VA Psychologist |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 30 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Virginia |
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Therapeutic approaches and online options
Dr Sorman uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and recovery. One approach centers on managing anxiety and panic through grounding exercises and stepwise exposure to feared situations, which helps reduce avoidance and build tolerance. Another approach targets trauma recovery by working through distressing memories and strengthening coping strategies to manage triggers and post-traumatic stress symptoms.Choosing the best approach is part of the work he does with each person. He reviews concerns, goals, and how someone prefers to work, and then recommends methods that match those needs. The process is collaborative and adjusted over time as goals evolve.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow for face-to-face dialogue and visual cues, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat is useful for quick check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between appointments. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to maintain consistent contact with a licensed professional.
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