- Strengths focused
- Practical steps
- Trauma informed
About Maria
Dr. Maria Peters is a licensed professional counselor in Texas with 20 years of experience. She works with people facing depression, anxiety, stress, trauma and relationship concerns. She approaches each person as the expert on their own life and looks for strengths to build on during hard times.
Her style focuses on listening first and helping people find practical steps forward. Sessions often include talking through what feels overwhelming now and trying small changes that fit daily life. She supports people dealing with grief, addiction, body image concerns, caregiving strain, and issues tied to intimacy and communication.
Peters uses methods such as attachment-based work, client-centered listening, CBT, and EMDR when it seems helpful. She adapts her approach to fit what the person needs in the moment, combining skills practice with deeper exploration of past patterns when relevant.
Over two decades she has worked with people managing major life changes, chronic illness, parenting stress, and career challenges. Her experience includes addressing complex concerns like dissociation, co-morbidity, and mood disorders while keeping sessions focused and practical.
People who choose her often want clear steps and steady support as they make changes. She encourages a collaborative pace and emphasizes small, sustainable shifts that improve day-to-day functioning and relationships.
Her style focuses on listening first and helping people find practical steps forward. Sessions often include talking through what feels overwhelming now and trying small changes that fit daily life. She supports people dealing with grief, addiction, body image concerns, caregiving strain, and issues tied to intimacy and communication.
Peters uses methods such as attachment-based work, client-centered listening, CBT, and EMDR when it seems helpful. She adapts her approach to fit what the person needs in the moment, combining skills practice with deeper exploration of past patterns when relevant.
Over two decades she has worked with people managing major life changes, chronic illness, parenting stress, and career challenges. Her experience includes addressing complex concerns like dissociation, co-morbidity, and mood disorders while keeping sessions focused and practical.
People who choose her often want clear steps and steady support as they make changes. She encourages a collaborative pace and emphasizes small, sustainable shifts that improve day-to-day functioning and relationships.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood 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
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches guide online care
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships and how early bonds shape current reactions. It helps people understand trust, closeness, and repeated relationship patterns so they can try new ways of relating.Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's own goals and experiences. The therapist listens closely, reflects what is said, and helps people discover their own solutions at a comfortable pace.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact. It teaches practical skills to test and change unhelpful thoughts and build better coping tools for anxiety, depression, and stress.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options and tailor methods to the person’s needs, goals, and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can change over time as progress is made.
Online sessions can help fit therapy into busy lives by reducing travel time and making it easier to schedule around work or caregiving. Some people prefer shorter check-ins or audio-only meetings when video is not ideal, while others choose longer conversations. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. The aim is to make sessions practical and easy to keep as part of everyday routines.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship problems, among other concerns listed in her specialties.
What is her general therapy style?
She listens first and uses a mix of client-centered conversation and structured techniques to find what helps most for each person.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional counseling experience working with a wide range of concerns and life transitions.
Where is she licensed and located?
She is an LPC licensed in Texas and works from that regional base.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.