Pete is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Texas, California, Florida, and Arizona. He is a member of the Focus on the Family Christian Counselors Network, the Southern Baptist Convention Counseling Network, and Texas Baptist Counseling Services. He has been a practicing believer in Christ for over 46 years. He counsels clients both at his home office in Texas, and across the United States and overseas via the Internet.
Pete has worked in the mental health field for over 35 years. He combines a cognitive behavioral approach with the infinite resources of knowledge found in God’s Holy word, the Bible. He specializes in Coping Skills, offering his clients specific tools that assist in dealing with life’s stressors. He grew up in California’s Central Valley but now resides in Lantana, Texas with his wife, Lynne, of 34 years marriage, they have two adult children.
Education
- 2017 LCSW, State of Texas License #64837
- 1993 LCSW, State of California License #LCS16713
- 1989 MSW, Social Work, California State University, Fresno 1986, BA, Social Work, Fresno Pacific College (now University)
Behavioral Health Specialties
- Addictions (drug, alcohol, sexual)
- Adolescents
- Anxiety
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce/Dissolution/Recovery
- Grief/Loss
- Parenting
- Personal Growth
- PTSD
- Relationship Issues
- Stress
- Trauma
Therapy Type
- Individual
- Couples
- Parenting
- Pastoral Consultation
- Children (ages 9 and older)
Fees
Services are offered on a sliding scale based upon annual income. Fees range from $100-$200 per 50 minute session.
Pete Thompson Christian Counseling does not accept insurance.
Please inquire regarding online services.
Invite Pete to Speak
Pete has 8 calendar dates a year dedicated to speaking at various venues across the United States. His topics are: Anxiety, Marriage Communication, and How Pastors can manage their mental health. Pete speaks for a minimal fee plus expenses when applicable. For more information on inviting Pete to your church, men’s retreat, workplace, or conference email: PeterWThompson3@gmail.com
Affiliations
- Focus on the Family’s Christian Counselors Network (since 2010)
- Southern Baptist Convention Counselors Network of Texas
- Texas Baptist Counseling Network
Licensed in:
- Texas
- California
- Florida https://flhealthsource.gov/telehealth/
- Arizona