Joseph J. Peters Institute
Hospitals and Health CarePennsylvania, United States51-200 Employees
The Joseph J. Peters Institute, founded in 1955, is a clinical provider in the health care sector. Based in Philadelphia, it operates at two Center City locations to serve people who have experienced trauma and those who have exhibited problematic sexual behaviors or relational/interpersonal violence. The organization also partners with other groups to deliver treatment in settings outside traditional clinics, such as schools and primary care health centers. It pursues a comprehensive approach to trauma by addressing the full cycle of abuse and related behavioral health problems such as PTSD. Its treatment repertoire includes evidence-based modalities such as Prolonged Exposure Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT), and Trauma Affect Regulation: Guide for Education and Therapy (TARGET). Staff emphasize building constructive, respectful therapeutic relationships as part of care.