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Peter Mburu

Profile / United States

Peter Mburu, LPC

Texas

Licensed Professional Counselor - Addiction and Mood

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  • CBT based work
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Works with trauma

About Peter

Peter Mburu is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with seven years of clinical experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, sleep problems, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting strains, anger, self-esteem concerns, career questions, bipolar mood issues, and related challenges. He also lists focus areas such as drug and alcohol addiction, multicultural concerns, immigration issues, and young adult matters.

His style is practical and direct. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work to help people notice patterns and try specific changes. Sessions typically include setting clear goals, practicing new skills, and checking progress week to week.

He has worked across states, including prior practice in Michigan before moving to Texas five years ago. His background includes work with adults experiencing mental illness, young adults with first-episode psychosis, international students, refugees, and people coping with serious medical conditions. He also has seminary training and experience with Christian counseling.

Language options include English, Kikuyu, and Swahili. He lists experience helping people with chemical dependence and holds additional credentials related to substance use work in Texas as noted in his original biography. Fees vary by location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

To begin, readers are directed to the site's match and scheduling process where they complete a short questionnaire and book a first session. The initial steps focus on practical planning and clear expectations for what will happen in early sessions.

How his approaches translate to online work

Peter uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and habits, test new ways of thinking, and build step-by-step behavior changes that reduce symptoms. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is used to notice difficult feelings, clarify values, and commit to small actions that matter. Dialectical Behavior Therapy supplies concrete skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interactions with others.

Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. He will review your goals and preferences, try a method for a few sessions, and adjust the plan if something isn’t working. The emphasis is on practical exercises and measurable progress rather than long theoretical discussion.

The biography does not list which session formats are currently offered, so confirm the available online options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people work without traveling to an office. The therapist will discuss how to structure sessions so they fit your schedule and daily life.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesSleeping disordersDepression

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Listed in

Texas

Languages

English, Kikuyu, Swahili

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he commonly help with?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma and related issues such as grief, sleep problems, and career stress.

How would he describe his therapeutic approach?

He uses practical approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to set goals and try new skills.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has seven years of clinical experience, including earlier practice in Michigan and five years based in Texas.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas and practices from Texas.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English, Kikuyu, and Swahili.

Can people outside the United States work with him?

International clients are accepted according to his profile.

What session formats are offered?

The biography does not list specific session formats; confirm the current online and in-person session options before booking.

How do I get started with a first session?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site's process.

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Peter Mburu

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