Dr. Maria Peters, LPC - Therapist in Texas

CBT based techniques
Attachment focused work
Trauma processing options

About Maria

Dr. Maria Peters is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 20 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who want clearer control over stress, anxiety, relationship trouble, trauma, depression, and anger. Her approach is direct and practical, focused on skills people can use between sessions.

She starts by listening to the story people bring and spotting patterns that keep problems cycling. Sessions often focus on what happens in close relationships and how past attachments shape current reactions. Dr. Peters uses concrete steps to reduce reactivity and improve communication rather than long theory talks.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy features in her work when the goal is to change thinking and behavior patterns that feed anger or anxiety. Attachment-based ideas help when relationships and early losses influence how someone reacts under stress. EMDR is used when traumatic memories need targeted processing.

Clients can expect a collaborative style. She views clients as experts in their own lives and helps them build on existing strengths. Treatment plans are practical and goal-oriented, with clear skills to practice between sessions.

Dr. Peters also addresses related issues such as grief, parenting strain, addiction concerns, body image, chronic illness, and caregiver stress. Her background supports a range of challenges that often come together with persistent anger or reactivity. If unsure about session formats, confirm options before booking.

How therapy approaches translate to online work

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current reactions. Online sessions using this frame focus on identifying attachment patterns and practicing new ways of connecting with others. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) highlights how thoughts, feelings, and actions link together. In an online session CBT is used to spot unhelpful thinking, try small behavioral experiments, and learn coping skills for anger and anxiety.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, needs, and preferences and then suggest which methods to try first. That decision is collaborative and can change as the person progresses.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can fit into busy schedules by removing travel time and making it easier to schedule short check-ins or longer work sessions during the day. Some formats are lighter on bandwidth or do not require being on camera, which can help when someone needs a simpler setup. Talk with the therapist about session length and rhythm to find what integrates best with everyday life.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problems Control issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separation Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issues Forgiveness Guilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness JealousyLife purposeMidlife crisis Veteran and Armed Forces Issues Money and financial issues Mood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodHypnotherapyImago Relationship TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

20+ years

Listed in

Texas

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

Which concerns does she address related to anger?

She works with anger alongside stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, depression, and related problems such as grief and addiction.

What is her therapeutic style?

She uses a practical, collaborative style and focuses on skills clients can use between sessions to reduce reactivity and improve communication.

How long has she practiced?

Dr. Peters has 20 years of professional counseling experience in clinical settings.

What are her credentials and where does she practice?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and provides services from that state.

Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?

International clients are accepted and sessions are offered in English.

Which session formats does she offer?

Session formats are not specified in the biography; confirm current options before booking.

How does payment work and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What do I do to begin working together?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.