- Goal focused
- Direct and caring
- Skill building
About Peter
Peter Cosens is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) based in Texas who helps people navigate stress, anxiety, addiction, anger, depression, grief, parenting strain, and life changes. He approaches difficult decisions and painful moments with a direct but caring stance. Reaching out is framed as a strength, and sessions focus on practical steps rather than indefinite therapy.
He uses clear, goal-focused conversations to help people reduce symptoms and build coping skills. Peter blends client-centered listening with techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and emotionally-focused work to address patterns that keep problems repeating. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing tools are used when someone needs help with focus, managing urges, or making changes.
With 13 years of clinical experience, Peter draws on work with a wide range of concerns including trauma and abuse, relationship and family dynamics, codependency, substance and process addictions, and caregiving stress. He emphasizes honest feedback and avoids recommending open-ended treatment without a plan for progress.
Sessions are aimed at helping people set realistic goals, improve communication, and manage difficult emotions so daily life feels more manageable. He also supports people dealing with career stress, aging and geriatric issues, and family of origin concerns.
People who reach out first complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the listed process. Peter asks for active participation in shaping goals and tracks progress over time.
How his approaches shape online work
Client-centered therapy places the client's perspective front and center. In practice this means the therapist listens closely, reflects what he hears, and helps people identify their own priorities and next steps. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers concrete tools to change unhelpful patterns, which can help with anxiety, depression, and addiction. Emotionally-focused therapy (EFT) works with emotional experiences and relationship patterns to improve connection and reduce painful cycles.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to try methods that fit a person's goals and preferences, and adjust the plan based on what helps. That means clients and the therapist decide together which tools to emphasize and how quickly to move.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the profile does not list specific online options. Online sessions can be useful for fitting therapy into a busy life, allowing appointments during lunch breaks, reducing travel time, and keeping continuity when schedules change. They also make it easier to maintain momentum between in-person appointments when travel or time constraints come up.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
His practice covers stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, depression, grief, parenting strain, relationship and family issues, trauma and related areas listed in the profile.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He combines empathetic listening with direct feedback. Sessions focus on practical steps, skill building, and setting measurable goals.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 13 years of experience working with a range of concerns including substance issues, trauma recovery, and stress management.
Where is he located and what are his credentials?
He practices in Texas and holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's listed availability.