Gemarco J. Peterson
Certified Rehabilitation Counselor and National Certified Counselor
With experience assisting clients across a wide range of settings, including crisis care and vocational rehabilitation, Gemarco Peterson has developed a thoughtful, affirming approach to practice. He strives to create a collaborative, nonjudgemental environment, offering each client culturally responsive, supportive care.
The recipient of a master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling and a Ph.D. in counselor education and supervision, Gemarco is a contributing author to multiple textbooks on mental health and multicultural counseling. He’s committed to using his expertise to help people achieve meaningful growth and change.
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Main Specializations
Anxiety and stress-related concerns
Depression and mood-related challenges
Coping with systemic and cultural stressors
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Behavioral and emotional regulation
Adjustment and life transition concerns
Career and vocational identity and distress
Motivation, values clarification and goal setting
Psychosocial adjustment to disability
Anger and impulse control
Coping skills and stress management
Identity development and self-esteem
Supporting those from marginalized communities
Navigating racial stress
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)
Cognitive-behavioral therapy