Peter Wilkins, LCSW

08/01/2026

Is self-worth a variable, or do we just think it is?

In my role as a therapist, I have had many conversations with people regarding their beliefs about their worth as a person. Most of the time, when clients talk about their worth, they express a belief that their worth is a variable – that it can go up or down, or that their worth is […]

07/28/2024

Hi, everyone! I am happy to announce that I now accept Medicare in my practice.

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06/05/2024

My latest article looks at the difference between ego and self-esteem. Check it out at your leisure.

There are a lot of factors affecting our overall mood and level of happiness. Some of these are environmental, such as our work or school situation, our families, and our level of social support. Other factors are more internal and thought-driven. But of all the various factors that affect how we fe...

09/05/2023

My latest article.

There are a great many reasons that might compel a person to seek the help of a therapist. Broadly speaking, the two most common reasons are depression and anxiety. But there are many others as well, such as relationship issues, substance or behavioral addiction, significant loss, and what might sim...

04/10/2023

Hello, everyone. My latest article takes a closer look at what happens when we are triggered, as well as the most effective way of dealing with our emotional reactions. Enjoy!

In this article, I take a more detailed look at what happens when we are triggered, as well as the most effective response to cope with our emotional reactions.

11/20/2022

What a great quote: "In a society that profits from your self-doubt, liking yourself is a rebellious act."

02/14/2021

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By now, you have probably heard (or used) the term “trigger” in casual conversation to refer to a certain type of experience. But what exactly is meant by this term? A basic definition is this: a trigger is any form of stimulus that evokes recall of a painful or traumatic event. Most of the time...

02/10/2021

My latest article looks at situations that create overwhelming emotional responses.

By now, you have probably heard (or used) the term “trigger” in casual conversation to refer to a certain type of experience. But what exactly is meant by this term? A basic definition is this: a trigger is any form of stimulus that evokes recall of a painful or traumatic event. Most of the time...

01/28/2021

"I worked very hard to be perfect. Well, there's nothing more boring than being perfect and when you try to be perfect, you're a little disconnected from reality... Be free, everyone. Free yourself. Get free. It's so much more fun. It's so empowering. Don't try to be like other people." - Cloris Leachman (R.I.P.)

01/11/2021

My latest article, "Self-care during COVID and beyond."

During my career as an individual therapist in Dallas, TX, I have noticed that many of my clients have something in common: they are kind, caring people, but they are not always very good at caring for themselves. Part of the reason for this is because they believe they are not as deserving of care....