- Years in practice
- 13
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Texas
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Anger management
About Peter
Peter Cosens is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas who supports people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, grief, and parenting challenges. He listens without judgment and helps clients choose clear, practical next steps. His approach is direct but compassionate, aimed at helping people move forward rather than stay stuck.
Peter often meets people during stressful transitions or times of loss. He draws on 13 years of clinical experience to address common life problems like low self-esteem, anger, compassion fatigue, and career stress.
Background and approach
He also helps people who struggle with attachment, abandonment, or family-of-origin issues. Sessions focus on practical tools and honest conversation. Peter uses client-centered listening to understand what matters most to each person.
He also applies cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thinking and shift behavior patterns. Mindfulness practices are offered to help with emotional regulation and grounding during difficult moments. Motivational interviewing can be used when someone is ambivalent about change, such as with substance use or other addictive patterns.
People can expect a therapist who sets clear goals and helps track progress. Peter favors time-limited work rather than open-ended therapy, and he discusses a plan for ending or continuing care as goals are met. His practice is based in Texas and sessions are conducted in English.
What Peter works with
Everything Peter lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Peter helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches Peter lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How Peter’s Approaches Translate to Online Sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the person. In online sessions this means the therapist follows the client's lead, asks clarifying questions, and helps name priorities in plain terms. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thinking patterns and behavior and offers simple tools to change them. Online CBT sessions often include short exercises, homework, and checking progress between meetings.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Peter will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and preferences. That might mean using mindfulness practices for anxiety, motivational interviewing when someone is unsure about change, or CBT to address negative thought patterns. The plan can be adjusted as progress is made.
Online formats offer practical flexibility. Video calls let people work face-to-face when a full session is helpful. Phone sessions require less bandwidth and can be easier during a busy day. Live chat and text messaging support brief check-ins, updates, or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a family schedule, work break, or a day with limited time.
Questions people ask about Peter
What concerns does Peter address?
He helps with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, grief, parenting issues, self-esteem, and related struggles like anger and compassion fatigue.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Peter combines a compassionate but firm approach with practical goal-setting. He aims to help people make measurable progress without open-ended therapy.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 13 years of experience working with a wide range of concerns, including trauma, substance issues, and life transitions.
What credentials and region are listed?
He holds the LPC credential as a Texas Licensed Professional Counselor and practices in Texas.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire, then schedule according to therapist availability.
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