Peter Cosens, LPC

Peter Cosens is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas with 13 years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship challenges, grief, and life transitions. He approaches therapy with a balance of compassion and firmness, listening closely to each person’s concerns before working together to identify an appropriate course of action. Peter emphasizes practical progress - he does not support endless therapy for its own sake and avoids encouraging excuses, instead focusing on achievable goals and measurable improvements.

His practice addresses a broad range of concerns, including substance and process addictions, depressive and mood disorders, anxiety and panic disorders, trauma and crisis recovery, family and relationship issues, parenting and caregiver stress, self-esteem and personal growth, and grief or loss. He also has experience with populations such as military veterans, adult children of alcoholics, impaired professionals, ex-offenders, and individuals with co-occurring or complex diagnoses such as schizoaffective disorder or schizophrenia. Peter’s record of integrity and responsibility underpins his clinical work and informs a straightforward, respectful therapeutic style.

As a licensed clinician, he helps clients select treatment options that fit their needs and preferences and offers sessions through multiple remote formats to increase access and convenience. Peter aims to support meaningful change while keeping therapy focused, time-limited when appropriate, and aligned with each person’s goals.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Peter Cosens uses several evidence-informed approaches to tailor treatment to each person's needs. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a respectful, empathetic therapeutic relationship in which the therapist follows the individual’s lead and helps them clarify values, goals, and personal strengths - this approach is useful for building self-esteem, exploring life changes, and improving relationship patterns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is often applied to anxiety, depression, stress management, and addictions to produce concrete coping strategies and measurable progress. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people understand and reorganize emotional responses in close relationships, making it a strong fit for couples work, attachment concerns, and improving communication.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Peter collaborates with each person to determine which methods align best with their goals, preferences, and the challenges they bring, adjusting plans as progress unfolds. Licensed professionals and therapists often combine elements from different models to meet complex needs.

Online therapy provides practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, which helps people fit therapy into busy schedules, access support from different locations within Texas, and continue care during life transitions. These options expand access and make it easier to maintain consistent work toward personal goals.