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Peter Mburu, LPC

Licensed counselor for mental health and addiction
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Addiction recovery support
  • Multilingual therapy

About Peter Mburu

Peter Mburu is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with seven years of clinical experience. Before relocating to Texas five years ago he practiced as an LPC in Michigan and has continued to focus on adults coping with mental illness and life transitions.

During the past three years he has concentrated on supporting young adults experiencing first-episode psychosis, providing early-onset care aimed at stabilization and skill building. He is also licensed as an LCDC-I in Texas and has experience working with individuals facing chemical dependence. His background includes counseling international students, refugees, and people confronting severe medical conditions, and he has seminary training that informs his work with clients seeking faith-informed support.

Peter draws on evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing to help clients develop practical coping skills and move toward their goals. He works with a broad range of concerns including anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and family issues, grief, sleep difficulties, anger, self-esteem, and career challenges. He offers therapy in English, Kikuyu, and Swahili and aims to collaborate with each person to tailor strategies that fit their needs and values.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesSleeping disordersDepression

Also Specializes In

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

Additional Focus Areas

Drug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsGuilt and shameImmigration issuesMen's issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPost-traumatic stressSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Peter Mburu have?

Peter Mburu has seven years of clinical experience.

Is Peter Mburu a licensed therapist?

Yes. He holds the credential LPC, which stands for licensed professional counselor. License details include TX LPC 81175.

In which languages does Peter Mburu provide therapy?

He provides therapy in English, Kikuyu, and Swahili.

Where is Peter Mburu located?

He is located in Texas.

How can I work with Peter Mburu as my therapist?

You can work with Peter Mburu through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Peter Mburu work with international clients?

Yes, Peter Mburu works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Peter Mburu cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, skills-based approach that helps clients identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns and replace them with more effective strategies; it is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and mood disorders. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) blends acceptance and change-focused techniques to build emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills, making it useful for intense emotions, anger, relationship conflicts, and coping with trauma. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative conversational method that helps people find their own motivation to change behaviors, commonly used in work with addictions and ambivalence about treatment.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Peter collaborates with each client to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. He adapts techniques over time so therapy remains practical and aligned with what the client hopes to achieve.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage in care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reach therapists across distances, and maintain continuity of care when schedules or circumstances change, all while working with licensed professionals trained in the chosen approaches.

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