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Meet Chris Peknic, LCSW, MSW, MPA

Clinical Psychotherapist (Individuals & Couples) | 30+ Years of Experience | EMDR (Trauma) & Mindfulness Certified | Certified Psychology Coach | Certified Jung & Pattern Analyst

You deserve a psychotherapist who goes beyond surface-level solutions — someone who helps you uncover what’s beneath the pain, hidden in the shadow, and guides you safely through lasting change.

I’m Chris Peknic, a licensed Clinical Psychotherapist based in Bristol, Rhode Island, and for over 30 years, I’ve been helping individuals and couples reconnect with themselves, heal emotional wounds, and live lives filled with greater clarity, meaning, and purpose. I am also a certified Psychology Coach practicing throughout the U.S. and internationally.

My Story: From Disconnection to Deep Transformation

I grew up in New York City, a place full of life, but often lacking connection. Even as a young person, I noticed how the fast pace of life left people emotionally distant from themselves and each other. I was raised by three older sisters who were nurses, and their compassion inspired my own path into healing work.

After earning master’s degrees in both Clinical Social Work (Fordham University) and Public Administration (NYU), I found myself drawn to therapy not only as a profession but as a personal journey. I entered therapy myself, eager to explore the deeper parts of my psyche, uncover meaning, and better understand how to support others facing grief, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions.

A Practice Built from the Heart

As I worked in clinical settings and supported clients through loss, trauma, and emotional overwhelm, I realized something was missing in traditional models. I pursued extensive advanced training in:

EMDR Therapy (for trauma and PTSD)
Mindfulness-Based Therapy (certified by Jack Kornfield & Tara Brach)
Depth/ Jung Psychology & Archetypal Pattern Analysis
Dream Analysis
Relationship & Communication Skills (trained with Terry Real and Harvard Medical School)

Despite skepticism from some colleagues, I trusted my instincts and eventually opened my own practice — Inner Transformation Therapy. Here, I combine decades of experience with integrative, evidence-based methods that speak to the whole person: body, mind, heart, and soul.

My Promise to You

This work is about you. Whether you’re navigating a relationship crisis, facing unresolved trauma, or seeking deeper self-awareness, I’m here to walk with you, not in front of you. My role is to offer guidance, tools, safety, and compassion so that you can reconnect with your authentic self and create the life you were meant to live.

Let’s begin with a simple conversation. Contact us today!