About

I'm Peter Shorts, LCSW practicing in California and on the Big Island in Kailua Kona and Pahoa. Therapy can be a journey of discovery, recovery, and healing as we seek to understand the context of life, constellation of relationships, and our internal emotional landscape. Uncovering our deeper needs being sought, and their imprint on our thoughts, emotions and behaviors. My approach My therapeutic lens is grounded in an awareness of the impact of trauma, and development of core beliefs connected to real experiences and its impact on how we see ourselves and our place in the world. There are many lenses providing clarity including: CBT, REBT, DBT, narrative , integrative, psychodynamic, and solution focused frameworks. This scaffolding enables us to gain multiple perspectives on a subjective experience called life. My focus An ideal client actively embraces the fluid and ongoing process of change, serving as a participant rather than a spectator in the journey toward honesty, intimacy, and authenticity. Ideal clients comprehend the vital role of setting goals within the therapeutic framework, and are architects in identifying, designing, and navigating the pathway toward these objectives. An ideal client actively engages in the therapeutic process, recognizes the distinction between internal and external realities, and plays a pivotal role in setting and achieving goals. Together, we embark on a transformative journey toward authenticity. My communication style The feedback is one of warmth, compassion, and understanding allowing others to co-create emotional and physical safety. This allows us to authentically engage in the process of honesty and intimacy, giving words and meaning to our emotions, thoughts and experiences. It is a curious, non judgmental space with boundaries and safety.