Maggie Peters

Maggie Peters is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in Indiana. She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and questions about identity. Maggie focuses on practical steps people can use right away to feel steadier in daily life.

She creates an affirming space for LGBTQ+ clients and for anyone coping with isolation or painful memories. Sessions often center on improving self-esteem, communication, and healthier ways to cope with intense emotions. Maggie also helps people manage mood-related challenges and ADHD symptoms through clear strategies and steady collaboration.

Her work blends several well-known approaches to match each person's needs. She uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to spot unhelpful thoughts and from acceptance and commitment therapy to help people live by their values. Elements of dialectical behavior therapy and emotionally-focused methods appear when they fit a client's goals.

Maggie aims to make therapy straightforward and grounded. She talks clients through skills for panic, sleep disruption, caregiver stress, and relationship strain. The emphasis is on small, doable changes that add up over time.

Sessions are collaborative and paced to each person's comfort. Maggie will listen, help set clear goals, and offer practical exercises between meetings. The work is centered on helping people reconnect with their strengths and move toward the life they want.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take action toward those values, even when emotions are uncomfortable. It can be useful for anxiety, anger, and life changes where motivation and meaning matter.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with concrete behavior changes. It is often helpful for panic, social anxiety, sleep problems, and depression.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers practical skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening relationships. It is helpful when anger, mood swings, or impulsive behavior are present.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will discuss what feels most useful and try methods that match a person's goals and preferences. Over time the plan can shift based on what helps most.

Confirm which session formats are currently offered before you book so expectations match reality. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Therapists can assign simple between-session exercises, practice skills during meetings, and use video or phone setups to keep the focus on progress rather than logistics.