- Practical goals
- Direct feedback
- Skills-based work
About Peter
Peter Cosens, LPC, helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, anger, and grief. He listens first and helps clients decide practical next steps. He emphasizes clear goals and avoids open-ended therapy that keeps people stuck.
His style balances warmth with straightforward feedback. Sessions focus on what is getting in the way day to day. He encourages skills people can use between meetings, such as coping strategies and communication changes.
Peter draws on a mix of approaches to match each person’s needs. He uses client-centered work to build trust, cognitive behavioral ideas to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and emotionally-focused techniques to identify painful feelings. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing also appear where they fit the goals.
Over 13 years as an LPC, he has supported people facing trauma, family-of-origin issues, codependency, caregiving strain, and challenges tied to substance use. He aims to be practical and honest about progress and time in therapy.
Sessions take a problem-solving, collaborative tone. Peter helps people set short-term goals and checks in on progress. If therapy isn’t helping, he will discuss other options so time and money are used wisely.
How his approaches fit online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person’s experience, which builds a working relationship and lets the therapist follow what matters most to the client. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at the thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches practical skills to change them. Emotionally-focused techniques help people identify core feelings and the ways those feelings affect relationships and choices.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then use one or more methods that match those needs. That choice is collaborative and can change as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the provided biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by removing commute time or letting people join from a quieter spot during a workday. It can also allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight and reduce the need to arrange childcare or travel. Talk with the therapist during the intake to decide how to structure appointments so they fit everyday routines.
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Experience
13+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Peter address?
He supports people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, depression, grief, and relationship or family challenges, plus related issues such as codependency and caregiver stress.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Sessions are compassionate but direct, with a focus on setting clear goals and using practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns.
What is his background and experience?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 13 years of experience working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He practices in Texas and holds the LPC credential, listed as TX LPC in his materials.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered to clients located where he is licensed.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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