About Dr. Peter W. Lobl, JD, PhD

Dr. Peter Lobl, JD, PhD, is a clinical psychologist in Midtown Manhattan who brings together training in law and psychology to help adults think carefully about their inner lives and relationships. He completed his doctorate in psychology at Mount Sinai West and has years of experience providing individual and couples therapy for people facing complex personal and professional demands. Drawing on both clinical work and leadership roles in hospital settings, he offers patients a structured space to understand why familiar patterns keep repeating and what meaningful change could look like for them.

On a more personal note, Dr. Lobl is especially interested in how people make sense of their histories and values, and he approaches conversations with a mix of curiosity, respect, and straightforward honesty.

Dr. Lobl works with adults in New York City—including professionals and high‑achieving individuals—who are struggling with how they feel about themselves, their work, or their closest relationships. He commonly helps people dealing with anxiety, mood difficulties, work‑related stress, low self‑esteem, persistent worry, and longstanding relationship patterns that are hard to shift. He also has extensive experience supporting couples who feel stuck in cycles of conflict, distance, or misunderstanding and want a more secure, connected partnership.

In your first meetings, you and Dr. Lobl clarify what you want from therapy and what a “successful” outcome would look like for you. Sessions then focus on understanding the situations you find most challenging, the feelings and assumptions that get activated, and the choices you tend to make in response. Over time, this depth‑oriented work helps you see patterns more clearly, experiment with new ways of relating, and make changes that last beyond the therapy room.

Clinically, Dr. Lobl integrates a psychodynamic perspective with treatments such as Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), especially for mood and anxiety concerns. In couples work, he uses EFT to help partners recognize their negative cycles, communicate more openly, and rebuild trust and emotional safety. Patients often experience him as warm, thoughtful, and intellectually engaging, with a direct style that still feels respectful and collaborative.

  • JD, Law
  • PhD in Psychology, Mount Sinai West
  • Advanced training in psychodynamic psychotherapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples
  • Experience in clinical leadership roles at Mount Sinai West
  • Member of professional psychology organizations
  • License: State of Florida Telehealth Registration Number 445 / 2021
  • NPI number: 1568656106

About Our Practice

This practice is for adults seeking thoughtful, in‑depth psychotherapy, including professionals and lawyers navigating demanding careers and complex relationship pressures. Sessions are offered in Midtown Manhattan and via secure telehealth for clients located in New York.

Our Commitment to You

We provide evidence‑based psychological care in a setting where you feel respected, heard, and not rushed. Together, we look beyond symptoms to the patterns shaping your relationships, work, and inner life, and set clear goals at a pace that feels manageable and safe.

Our vision

We aim to offer depth‑oriented therapy that helps people live with greater clarity, freedom, and integrity. Through careful listening, psychological research, and clinical experience, we help you navigate important decisions, improve relationships, and create change that lasts.

Our mission

Our mission is to provide precise, individualized care for adults and professionals who want to think seriously about their emotional lives. In our sessions, we help you name complex thoughts and feelings, question longstanding assumptions, and find new ways of responding to stress and conflict so that anxiety lessens, relationships strengthen, and your sense of self becomes more solid over time.

Out-of-pocket fees and assistance

  • Initial session: $375 for 60 minutes
  • Ongoing session: $325 for 45 minutes

Files your insurance claim: You pay the session fee upfront and the provider files the claim for you, so you can get reimbursed directly without worrying about the paperwork

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New York, NY

315 Madison Ave Suite 305, New York, NY 10017