I’m Dr. Peter Salerno. I am a licensed psychotherapist who holds a Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) degree and a Master of Science (MS) degree in Clinical Psychology. I am also a clinical supervisor and consultant, and I specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of trauma and stress-related conditions as well as the diagnosis of Cluster B Personality Disorders. One of my unique specialties is working with people who have been or are currently dealing with pathological personalities and other types of manipulative people and feel lost, helpless, and hopeless in their relationship or situation. I have also written several books on the subject of trauma and how to heal and recover.

When it comes to pathological relationship abuse, most therapists and counseling agencies offer inadequate services that do not produce the results that clients are truly looking for. This is not because the therapists or the agencies are incompetent. This is because not every mental health professional is trained in the same way, and sadly, many professionals attempt to treat conditions they are not qualified to treat. It can be very discouraging for a client to invest in the wrong professional, because the wrong professional can cause more harm than good, even unintentionally. It’s also a waste of precious time and money.

The kind of trauma I treat is the kind of trauma that results from abusive and manipulative relationships, something I refer to as pathological relationship abuse. There are very few mental health professionals who are trained to spot this distinct form of chronic manipulation and abuse, and because of this, the victim is often blamed in therapy for the problems in their relationship and in their personal life. If you are dealing with past or present relational trauma, post relationship abuse, or believe you are currently in a relationship with a pathologically manipulative and abusive person and are unsure what to do, trust me when I say that I can help you.

Check out the “services” page to see what I offer and fill out the “contact” form to reach out or visit the “book an appointment” page to schedule an appointment.

I look forward to hearing from you.