Therapist profile
Peter Hilliard, LCSW
California
LCSW - Relationships and Anger
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, California / 7475
- NPI1235351081
- Experience40 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationCalifornia
About
- Stress and anxiety
- Communication skills
- Trauma informed care
About Peter
Peter Hilliard is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with 40 years of professional experience. He works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, family conflicts, and anger. Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
Over decades of practice he focuses on practical ways to manage strong emotions and improve communication. He helps people notice patterns that lead to outbursts or withdrawal and then tries different strategies to respond differently. He talks through everyday triggers, offers ways to calm intense moments, and practices skills to rebuild trust after conflict.
Peter emphasizes straightforward conversation and steady guidance in sessions. He invites clients to name what is most urgent, then works on short-term steps that can relieve pressure. He also looks at longer-term patterns tied to past trauma, life transitions, or recurring stress.
He supports people facing divorce, separation, or major life changes and those struggling with guilt, shame, or isolation. He also addresses panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, body image, and social anxiety when these issues relate to daily functioning or relationships.
Getting started involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm the current session options before booking to choose the right way to meet.
How sessions work
Evidence-based techniques and online sessions
Peter uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address strong emotions and relationship problems. One approach focuses on teaching practical emotion-regulation skills to reduce the intensity of anger and panic. These skills include pacing reactions, breathing or grounding techniques, and short exercises to interrupt escalation.Another common focus is improving communication and problem-solving. This involves practicing clear, direct ways to express needs, setting boundaries, and rehearsing conversations so arguments de-escalate and solutions feel more possible.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Peter collaborates with each person to identify what fits their goals, symptoms, and daily life. Together they review what has helped in the past and try methods that suit the client’s pace and preferences.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit short check-ins into a busy day, avoid travel time, and use quieter surroundings for focused skill practice. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises for video or phone conversations, and sessions can be arranged to match your schedule and needs.
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Experience
40+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with relationship problems, family conflict, anger, stress, and anxiety along with related issues such as guilt, shame, and isolation.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He uses practical conversation and steady guidance to identify triggers, try coping strategies, and build better communication habits.
How much experience does this therapist have?
He brings 40 years of professional experience working with people on stress, relationships, trauma, and anger-related concerns.
What credential and location does he hold?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.