- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Client-Centered approach
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
About Peter
Peter Cosens is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) in Texas with 13 years of clinical experience. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting strain, low self-esteem, career questions, and coping with life changes. He also focuses on issues such as abandonment, attachment problems, caregiver stress, codependency, communication problems, and substance-related concerns.
He listens first and helps people decide on a clear plan of work. Sessions are direct and practical. He does not recommend long-term therapy without reason and aims for progress you can measure.
His approach draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to look at feelings and attachment patterns. He also uses Client-Centered Therapy to keep discussions person-focused and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Mindfulness practices and Motivational Interviewing are used when they fit the client’s goals.
In sessions he prioritizes straightforward conversation about current problems and steps to change them. That can mean naming difficult emotions, tracing patterns in close relationships, or making a plan to reduce substance use or manage anger. He balances listening with practical guidance and clear expectations.
Peter works in Texas and conducts therapy in English. He asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire as the first step. The initial contact helps match goals, decide approaches, and plan the first session.
How Peter combines EFT, client focus, and CBT for online work
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) looks at emotional experience and attachment patterns to help people name feelings and understand repeated relationship reactions. It can be useful for people who notice the same painful patterns in close connections.Client-Centered Therapy keeps the conversation focused on the person’s experience and goals. The therapist follows what matters most to the client and reflects those concerns back to help clarify them.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It supports building concrete skills for managing anxiety, mood, anger, or unhelpful behaviors such as substance use.
Choosing a therapeutic approach is collaborative. He will help identify which methods fit a client’s needs, goals, and preferences and adjust the plan as work progresses. That means trying an approach, checking how it’s going, and changing direction if necessary.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions will be delivered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into daily life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also make it easier to join from a quieter setting or when staying on camera is difficult. Discuss practical arrangements during the initial matching steps so sessions match real-life needs and routines.
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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 stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting strain, self-esteem, career concerns, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style?
He listens first and then recommends a clear plan. Sessions combine direct conversation with practical steps to address problems.
How much experience does he have?
He has 13 years of clinical experience as a counselor working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are his credentials and location?
He is an LPC, licensed in Texas, and practices in Texas.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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