Get to Know Pete Mesrin, LPCC-S (He|Him)
Embedded Clinician, College of Medicine
Pete Mesrin, he/him, is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Supervisor (LPCC-S) located at the College of Medicine. He is a Senior Staff Counselor working as the Embedded Clinician at the College of Medicine. He graduated from Naropa University in Boulder, CO, with a master’s degree in Transpersonal Counseling Psychology. Pete is licensed to practice and supervise dependently licensed counselors in the State of Ohio.
Pete’s approach to counseling is an eclectic, person-centered style drawing on a wide number of techniques guided by the needs of his clients. His master’s program focused primarily on understanding the counseling relationship, meditation practices, and Gestalt principles. Pete has over 20 years of experience working in the mental health field. Pete commonly uses Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy interventions and techniques in working with others. Pete combines this background and experience to assist his clients in achieving personal growth and striving towards a balanced lifestyle of self-awareness, self-care, finding meaning, and having healthy relationships.
Outside of work Pete enjoys being outside! Pete is a warm weather enthusiast and likes to walk, bike, swim, and hike as much as possible during the warmer months. Not a big fan of the cold, to say the least, Pete will bundle up and get outside in any weather. Pete is married and has three young adult children who are in various stages of achieving independence. As semi empty nesters Pete and his wife love to get out and explore Cincinnati and learn more about its history. They enjoy live music in any setting and dancing.
If I weren’t in this line of work I would be: A scuba diving instructor! I am certified as a scuba diver and love the ocean. It’s a different world under the surface of the water and I have been fortunate to explore it on occasion. Being around the ocean is profoundly relaxing for me.
What I do to take care of myself after a challenging day/time/situation: Exercise is a huge stress reliever for me. I use various mindfulness practices to ground myself and help me to be aware of my needs. At times connecting with others helps me through difficult situations. Other times I need space to work through things on my own. I try to give myself grace and accept that struggling is a part of life and that challenging periods are periods and will eventually end.
My favorite movie about mental health and why: There are a lot of good ones to choose from. I’m a big fan of Silver Linings Playbook. I think it’s an interesting portrayal of how past traumatic experiences can influence our behavior and relationships in the present. I also like how the two main characters have hope that things can be different in their lives, challenge themselves to take ownership of their lives, and strive to change. There’s always positives and negatives in life. I’m a big believer in trying to find the silver lining in dark times.