Rev. Peter Acevedo, LCSW

06/18/2025

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/peter-acevedo-new-york-ny/923959

Rev. Peter Acevedo, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, New York, NY, 10029, (914) 730-5940, We are living in a period marked by considerable uncertainty, which can unfortunately lead to increased social isolation and negatively affect well-being. While issues such as depression, anxiety, domestic viole...

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Humor can be an adaptive coping strategy that helps people deal with stressful situations. However, humor can also be used as a defense mechanism to avoid painful emotions, which can hinder healing. This can prevent people from addressing the root cause of their pain and finding support.

08/09/2023

We all have moments in our lives when we need someone to walk alongside us. Someone that will listen, understand, and help us make sense of ourselves, others, and the world. If you are in that place now, I invite you to schedule an appointment today. You don't need to do this alone.

My goal is to establish a therapeutic relationship that engages in the work of healing and personal growth. To this end, you can expect to be able to identify the life issues and thinking patterns that trigger your emotional responses and learn ways of coping, so you can go on living your best life.

We all have moments in our lives when we need someone to walk alongside us. Someone that will listen, understand, and help us make sense of ourselves, others, and the world. If you are in that place now, I invite you to schedule an appointment today. You don't need to do this alone.

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“Our boundaries define our personal space – and we need to be sovereign there in order to be able to step into our full power and potential.”

– Jessica Moore

05/17/2023

“When we fail to set boundaries and hold people accountable, we feel used and mistreated. This is why we sometimes attack who they are, which is far more hurtful than addressing a behavior or a choice.”

– Brené Brown, The Gifts of Imperfection