Dr. Maria Peters, LPC

Dr. Maria Peters is a Texas-licensed counselor with 20 years of professional counseling experience. As an LPC - a Licensed Professional Counselor credential - she has supported people facing depression, stress, trauma, abuse, anxiety, relationship challenges, and anger management concerns. Her work centers on recognizing each person as the expert of their own story and building on the strengths they already have to navigate difficult circumstances.

She emphasizes that seeking a more fulfilling and happier life is a courageous step, and she offers steady support through that process. Dr. Peters creates a collaborative, respectful environment where clients explore goals, develop coping skills, and work toward meaningful change at a pace that fits their life and values.

Approaches for Online Therapeutic Work and Support

Dr. Peters draws on several well-established approaches to guide online therapy. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in relationships and how early connections shape current ways of relating; it can be helpful for people working through abandonment, attachment, and intimacy concerns. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space in which the client’s own goals and insights drive change; this approach supports self-esteem, coping with life changes, and decision making. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT helps people identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; it is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and anger management.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Peters works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and personal preferences, adjusting strategies over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video call, on the phone, via live chat, or through text-based messaging - allowing clients to access licensed professionals from varied locations and schedules. This adaptability makes it easier to maintain continuity of care while fitting therapy into everyday life.