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VA Psychologist 0810004883

Dr Peter Sorman, VA Psychologist 0810004883

  • Experience30 years
  • LocationVirginia
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
  • LanguagesEnglish
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About Peter

Dr Peter Sorman brings three decades of clinical experience to work with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and attention challenges including ADHD.

Background and approach

He draws on long experience helping clients improve concentration, memory, motivation, and confidence while addressing related concerns such as panic, post-traumatic stress, and the effects of traumatic brain injury. His practice also attends to attachment issues, chronic pain and illness, life purpose, divorce and separation, and matters affecting veterans and first responders.

Dr Sorman approaches each person as the authority on their own life, using clients' strengths as a foundation for change. He frames therapy as a collaborative process in which small steps build momentum, and he acknowledges the courage it takes to begin.

Licensed in Virginia as VA Psychologist 0810004883, he offers English-language services and accepts international clients. Practical support is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, with scheduling offered according to therapist availability and a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Dr Sorman uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to attention and trauma-related concerns. One common approach focuses on skill-building for concentration and emotional regulation, teaching practical strategies to manage attention lapses, reduce anxious reactions, and strengthen day-to-day functioning. Another commonly used approach targets trauma processing and coping, helping clients reduce the impact of traumatic memories and develop safer, more effective ways to respond to stressors. Both approaches emphasize measurable skills and collaborative goal-setting to track progress.

Choosing the right method is a shared process. The therapist works with clients to identify priorities, try techniques, and adjust plans as needs and preferences become clearer, ensuring the treatment path fits the person's goals and life context.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which offer flexibility for people balancing work, care responsibilities, or travel. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care across locations and schedules while allowing licensed professionals to deliver consistent, skills-focused treatment that adapts to each client's routine and availability.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Areas of focus include stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, depression, and ADHD alongside related problems such as panic, post-traumatic stress, and traumatic brain injury.
How would you describe the therapeutic style used?
The therapist emphasizes a collaborative, strengths-based style that treats the client as the expert on their own story and works step by step toward achievable goals.
What level of experience does the clinician have?
The clinician brings 30 years of professional work experience supporting people with attention, mood, and trauma-related concerns.
What credentials and location are on file?
He is licensed in Virginia with the designation VA Psychologist 0810004883 and practices from that state.
Can someone who lives outside the country work with this therapist?
Yes, international clients are accepted and English-language services are provided.
What session formats are available for online work?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on client preference and scheduling.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepressionADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesChronic pain, illness, and disabilityDivorce and separationFirst responder issuesLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveTraumatic brain injury

Experience

30+ years

Licensed

Virginia

Languages

English

What Peter can help with

Dr Peter Sorman works with clients on stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, depression, and ADHD.

Peter works with clients with stress, anxiety, trauma, and abuse.

Experience and training

Peter is a VA Psychologist 0810004883 practicing in Virginia, with 30 years of clinical experience.