Clinical expertise with an emphasis on sex, gender, and race in research & academics
Pioneering research on sexual psychology
Doc Pete was the last Clinical Fellow trained at the famous Masters and Johnson Institute (of St. Louis), which served as the historical basis for the SHOWTIME television series, Masters of Sex.
His current practice focuses on court evaluations (especially for sex crime cases) as well as clinical assessment and treatment of sexually compulsive behavior (aka sex addiction), sexual dysfunction, and trauma resolution therapy.
He enjoys world and blues music as well as working for diversity, inclusion, and democracy in Yellow Springs, Ohio.
Advance your clinical practice
Doc Pete has coauthored/coedited four books, including The Gender Revolution & New Sexual Health (2020) and Sex & Gender: Current Clinical Concepts and Practices (2022). He was Associate Editor for Innovations in Clinical Practice: Focus on Sexual Health (2007) and coauthor of Joyful, Healthy Sex: Fundamental Education (2010).
He is also coteaching a course on White Privilege and Intersectionality (with Dr. Judith Skillings) at the Department of Psychology, College of Science & Mathematics, Wright State University.
Dr. Peterson is an educator related to the topics of human sexuality, White privilege, and cultural diversity. He teaches courses as an individual instructor as well as co-teaches with his colleague Dr. Judith Skillings.
Now available for telehealth via PSY PAC.
Mental health isn't one-size-fits-all. My approach integrates your unique experiences to create a personalized therapy plan.
Together, we'll unpack these factors and their impact on your overall well-being.
Busy schedule? No problem. I offer telehealth therapy sessions that fit seamlessly into your life. Get the expert care you deserve from the comfort and privacy of your own home.
Aside from formal courses, Dr. Peterson regularly teaches psychiatry and psychology residents, interns, and students of various disciplines.
➤ Self-Study of White Privilege (Community Zoom class).
➤ White Privilege and Intersectionality (Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio)
➤ Human Sexuality and Gender (Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio)
➤ Health Psychology (Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio).