About Peter
Peter Mburu is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship strain, sleep problems, depression, trauma, grief, and self-esteem concerns. He communicates in English, Kikuyu, and Swahili to make sessions more comfortable for some clients.
He describes a practical, skills-based style. He introduces clear tools people can use between sessions. He also uses conversation to help people sort out priorities and make workable plans for change.
How Peter works
Peter draws on several evidence-based approaches. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior. Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers coping skills for strong emotions.
Motivational Interviewing supports people who feel stuck about change. He blends these in ways that match each person’s needs. His clinical work spans seven years.
He has experience supporting people with substance use challenges, mood disorders, panic symptoms, post-traumatic stress, multicultural stressors, immigration concerns, and issues common in young adulthood. He also brings experience helping people cope with work stress, career shifts, and compassion fatigue. Sessions focus on realistic steps and steady progress.
He works with each person to set clear goals and to build habits that fit daily life. The tone is straightforward and respectful, with an emphasis on practical strategies that people can try between appointments.
Peter lists 5 ways of working on the entry:
What Peter works with
The areas below are the ones Peter selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
Also listed
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family conflicts
- Family problems
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Immigration issues
- LGBT
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Parenting issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self esteem
- Sleeping disorders
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | LPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 7 |
| Languages | English, Kikuyu, Swahili |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Texas |
Memberships and registers are shown as supplied; they are not licences, and this directory does not verify them.
Online support options
Online approaches that focus on skills and motivation
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice thoughts without getting stuck in them and to commit to actions that match their values; it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy teaches people to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which often reduces symptoms of depression, panic, and social anxiety. Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers concrete coping skills for managing strong emotions and improving distress tolerance, useful when emotions feel overwhelming.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they will try methods that match the client's needs and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls are good for full-session work and visual connection. Phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging let people send updates, use shorter check-ins, or continue work between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, school, or caregiving responsibilities and to get steady support over time.
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