- Compassionate and firm
- Goal focused
- Practical strategies
About Peter
Peter Cosens is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, and major life changes. He listens without judgment and works with clients to find practical next steps. Many people come to him during crises, after loss, or when coping with the aftermath of disaster.
Peter uses a straightforward, compassionate style. Sessions blend talking, reflection, and small tasks to try between meetings. He encourages growth without keeping people in therapy longer than needed and aims for clear, achievable goals.
His work covers a broad range of concerns, including relationship and family issues, parenting strain, caregiver stress, anger, self-esteem, and career challenges. He also addresses more focused struggles like abandonment, attachment issues, codependency, and substance or process addictions.
Peter draws on several therapeutic approaches to match each person's needs. That can include client-centered methods that focus on the person's experience, cognitive behavioral techniques that look at thoughts and behaviors, and mindfulness practices to manage strong feelings. He also uses motivational interviewing to support change and emotionally-focused ideas for relationship concerns.
With 13 years of experience as an LPC, Peter brings practical problem-solving and direct guidance to sessions. He asks clients to collaborate on treatment plans and sets clear expectations about duration and goals. People who prefer a direct, caring clinician may find his approach helpful when navigating stress, loss, or the fallout from natural or human-caused disaster.
How these approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's experience and priorities. Online sessions using this approach let people talk through what matters most and shape the work around their goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and uses practical exercises to test new ways of responding to stress or anxiety. Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people name and shift patterns in close relationships and can guide conversations about connection and repair.Finding the right approach is something the therapist and client discover together. Peter will listen to your needs, try methods that fit your goals, and adjust the plan based on what helps. That collaborative process helps decide whether to emphasize skills practice, emotional processing, or supportive listening.
Session format options are not specified here, so confirm current online session choices before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also supports doing in-the-moment skills practice and homework between appointments. Talk with the therapist when you start to choose an approach and scheduling pattern that matches your life and goals.
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Experience
13+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Peter commonly address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, and coping with life changes including coping with natural or human-caused disaster.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His style is compassionate and direct. He listens closely, sets clear goals, and uses concrete tasks between sessions to track progress.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 13 years of experience working as a clinician with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credential does he hold and where is he located?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.