Peter Plishka, M.ed.

PRONOUNS: he/him

“Be patient toward all that is unsolved in your heart and try to love the questions themselves.” -Rainer Maria Rilke

My approach to counseling begins with a simple but important premise: understanding where you are right now. People often come to therapy during periods of uncertainty, transition, or emotional weight. My work focuses on helping clients slow down, make sense of their experiences, and reconnect with the values and strengths that can guide their next steps.

My therapeutic orientation is grounded in existential counseling and informed by the principles of Positive Psychology. This means we explore questions of meaning, identity, responsibility, and purpose while also identifying the strengths, resilience, and possibilities already present in your life. Rather than focusing only on problems, we work to build a fuller picture of what a meaningful and engaged life looks like for you.

I have experience working with individuals navigating complex life situations, including family systems challenges, neurodiversity, caregiving roles, and involvement with community and institutional systems. My work has included supporting individuals with autism, engaging adults with early-onset dementia through meaningful activities, and working with incarcerated individuals through psychoeducational groups focused on emotional regulation and values-based decision making. I am working under the clinical supervision of Debbie Smith, LPC, CPCS, and the clinical direction of Meg McLeroy, LMFT.

In our work together, my priority is creating a space that is thoughtful, collaborative, and grounded in practical growth—helping you move forward with greater clarity, agency, and purpose.

404-514-4152

Peter.Plishka@MidtownPsychotherapy.org

Family Systems challenges, Positive Psychology, Senior Adults, Neurodivergence, Support for Caregivers