- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions and recovery
- Mindfulness and CBT
About Peter
Peter Cosens is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) in Texas with 13 years of clinical experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, trauma and grief, and people rethinking work or major life changes. Peter also supports those dealing with parenting strain, compassion fatigue, and problems with self-esteem and purpose.
He listens first, then helps people decide on practical steps. Sessions are focused and direct. Peter aims to help people reduce harmful patterns and regain everyday functioning rather than encourage ongoing, indefinite therapy.
Peter commonly uses client-centered techniques to follow what matters most to the person in the room. He draws on cognitive behavioral methods to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior. Emotionally-focused work and mindfulness practices are used to slow down reactivity and improve emotional awareness.
Motivational interviewing appears when someone needs support finding internal reasons to change, for example with substance use or codependent behavior. Peter combines these approaches to match each person's goals and situation. He emphasizes accountability alongside practical coping strategies.
He describes therapy as a place to talk through difficult decisions and to practice different ways of responding. People contact him when they feel stuck after a breakup, job change, health event, or a period of ongoing stress. Sessions are conducted in English and reflect his years working with a wide range of life and relationship challenges.
How his approaches work in online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following what matters to the person. It helps people name their priorities and make choices that fit their life circumstances. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns and reduce anxiety or low mood.Finding the best approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, try an approach, and adjust based on what helps. Many people move between styles during treatment as their needs shift, and Peter uses this flexibility to match practical goals like reducing substance use or improving communication.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and avoid travel time. It also lets people use mindfulness exercises or homework between sessions to practice new reactions in everyday settings.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, trauma, grief, parenting strain, self-esteem, career and coping with life changes.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
His approach is direct and practical. He listens first, then helps people decide on steps to change unhelpful patterns and manage day-to-day functioning.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Peter has 13 years of experience as a counselor working with a variety of mood, trauma, and addiction concerns.
What are his credentials and location?
He is an LPC, a Licensed Professional Counselor, practicing in Texas.
Which languages are offered and can he take international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not specified in the biography.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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