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