Dr. Rena Peterson, PsyD

Dr. Rena Peterson is a licensed psychologist with more than 20 years of clinical experience. Her practice focuses on supporting older adults as they navigate life transitions, enhance mood and well‑being, and cultivate meaningful relationships. She is dedicated to learning each person’s life story and helping clients explore their thoughts and feelings around change with empathy and respect.Peterson regularly works with concerns such as anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, medical challenges, relationship issues, and questions of purpose and meaning. Her objective is to empower individuals to achieve their personal goals, improve overall quality of life, and develop greater confidence and authenticity. She emphasizes practical growth that aligns with each client’s values and priorities.Her approach to care is collaborative, strengths‑based, and individualized. She integrates cognitive‑behavioral interventions with client‑centered, solution‑focused, and empathetic techniques …to help clients navigate challenges, regulate mood, and strengthen connections. In the initial consultation, she creates a relaxed, supportive environment to learn about what brought the client to therapy, explain the therapeutic process, and begin identifying meaningful goals—adapting the level of structure to each client’s preference while ensuring they feel heard, respected, and comfortable.Connect with Dr. Rena Peterson for a consultation TODAY!