- Years in practice
- 7
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Texas
- Languages
- English, Kikuyu, Swahili
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Relationship issues
About Peter
Peter Mburu is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas. He focuses on practical help for parents and adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship strain, sleep problems, depression, grief, anger, and self-esteem concerns. He speaks English, Kikuyu, and Swahili and draws on seven years of counseling experience to guide conversations and set realistic goals.
He favors plain, actionable steps over long lectures. Sessions often include specific coping skills, short behavioral experiments to try between meetings, and focused problem-solving for immediate concerns.
Background and approach
He uses techniques to help people notice their thoughts, build routines, and handle difficult emotions without getting overwhelmed. Peter has worked with people facing early onset psychosis and with adults experiencing chemical dependence. He has experience supporting international students, refugees, and people navigating medical or cultural stressors.
That background shapes how he listens for cultural context and practical barriers when planning next steps. In the first sessions he helps clients identify clear goals and small, doable changes. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to match techniques to the person.
Sessions aim to leave people with one or two useful tools they can use right away. Parents who are stressed or unsure about parenting choices can expect straightforward feedback, skill-building, and options to try at home. The focus is on workable strategies that fit daily life and respect each person’s values.
What Peter works with
Everything Peter lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Peter helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Depression
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Immigration issues
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Post-traumatic stress
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches Peter lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Using evidence-based approaches online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice painful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life changes when someone wants help taking small committed steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and gives concrete strategies to change unhelpful patterns; it often helps with depression, panic, and sleep problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills to manage intense emotions and conflict in daily life.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will ask about goals, what has or hasn't helped before, and preferences for practical versus skills-based work. Together the client and therapist try methods, review what helps, and adjust the plan as needed so it fits the person’s life and values.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video allows face-to-face conversation for skill demonstrations or role play. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a quieter voice check-in fits the day. Chat and messaging work well for shorter check-ins, brief coaching between sessions, or when written reflection helps organize thoughts.
Questions people ask about Peter
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, sleep issues, anger, grief, trauma, parenting strain, relationship problems, and related mood concerns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a practical, goal-oriented style that emphasizes skills and short exercises to try between sessions.
What background does he bring to sessions?
He has seven years of counseling experience and has worked with people facing early onset psychosis and chemical dependence as well as international students and refugees.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor licensed in Texas.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English, Kikuyu, and Swahili, and he accepts international clients.
How are sessions delivered?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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