Rate Peter Meilahn

I help adults and teens improve focus, calm, and emotional balance—especially for ADHD, anxiety, depression, sleep issues, trauma, autism, chronic stress, and pain-related self-regulation.

My approach combines personalized counseling with mindfulness and optional brain-based tools (biofeedback) that help you train attention and calm in real time—during and between sessions. We can work on immediate concerns, long-term goals, or deeper patterns.

Many clients notice changes in the first week for sleep, stress, and attention, and the skills build over time. It’s similar to learning a skill like riding a bike—the changes become more natural and lasting. The tools we use support improvement not just in sessions, but while working, studying, or relaxing in daily life. You also keep these tools long-term so you can continue building focus and balance independently.

I often work with people who want to become more self-directed and consistent—including professionals, entrepreneurs, and creative individuals who feel stuck between high ability and inconsistent focus or anxiety.

We can:

talk through your situation in a collaborative way, or

use structured tools and a brain-based assessment to understand how your attention, stress, and energy patterns work—and improve them

Background and experience:

I have over 16 years of experience and have taught attention and regulation tools at:

University of Minnesota Medical Center

Minnesota Council for the Gifted and Talented

Learning Disabilities Association of Minnesota

I also developed a biofeedback training program used within a large Minnesota health system.

I have worked extensively with:

ADHD and attention challenges

anxiety and panic

trauma

autism spectrum conditions

chronic health and pain conditions

veterans and high-stress professions

Approach

My style is practical, structured, and supportive.

I draw from evidence-based approaches including CBT, ACT, mindfulness, and somatic strategies, while helping you build:

better focus and mental clarity

emotional regulation

improved sleep

more consistent performance at work or school

stronger self-direction and follow-through

The goal is not just insight—but real-world change you can feel during your day

What to expect:

Clients often choose this approach if they want:

tools they can use between sessions

a clearer understanding of how their brain responds to stress and focus

a balance of conversation and structured strategies