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Maggie Peters

Maggie Peters

LMHC

Indiana

Affirming, practical care for emotional challenges

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At a glance

Credentials
LMHC
License
LMHC, Indiana / 39003297A
Experience
10 years
Languages
English
Location
Indiana

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    • Compassionate approach
    • Evidence-informed tools
    • Support for LGBTQ+

    About Maggie

    Maggie Peters is a licensed mental health counselor in Indiana who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and mood struggles. She works with clients around issues like depression, panic attacks, ADHD, and the effects of past trauma. Her style aims to be compassionate and affirming for LGBTQ+ people and others seeking understanding and change.

    She uses straightforward, collaborative work to help people build self-love and healthier habits. Sessions focus on improving communication, reducing isolation, and managing anger or caregiver stress. She also supports people wrestling with body image, guilt, and social anxiety.

    Maggie blends practical tools with reflective conversation. She draws from evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to teach skills for mood and anxiety management. Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy influence how she helps clients tolerate strong emotions and feel heard.

    Over ten years of clinical experience inform her approach to complex challenges like bipolar disorder and post-traumatic stress. She aims to help people reconnect with inner strengths, clarify life purpose, and create routines that support better sleep and relationships.

    Work begins with shared goal-setting and step-by-step plans. Sessions are paced to match each person's needs, whether the focus is on immediate coping skills or longer-term growth. The emphasis stays on practical changes that fit daily life.

  2. How therapeutic approaches guide online work

    Maggie draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice difficult thoughts and commit to actions that match their values. ACT can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and finding clearer purpose in life.

    She also uses Motivational Interviewing to support people who feel stuck or unsure about change. That approach focuses on ambivalence and helps clients find their own reasons to move forward.

    Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then try methods that fit those aims. Adjustments are made as work progresses so the plan stays useful and realistic.

    Confirm the current online session options before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, cut travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find remote sessions a practical way to keep therapy consistent while juggling work, caregiving, and daily demands.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyLGBTSelf esteemDepressionADHD

    Also works with

    Relationship issuesFamily conflictsSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

    Additional focus areas

    Body imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

    Therapeutic approaches

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational Interviewing

    Experience

    10+ years

    Listed in

    Indiana

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of problems does Maggie help with?

    Maggie helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, panic attacks, ADHD, mood disorders, and issues like body image and isolation.

    What is her therapeutic style like?

    Her style is collaborative and affirming. She combines practical skill-building with reflective conversation to help clients reach their goals.

    How much clinical experience does she have?

    She has ten years of experience working with people on a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.

    What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?

    She is an LMHC licensed in Indiana and practices there.

    Which languages are supported in sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can international clients work with her?

    International clients are not currently accepted.

    How are session costs structured?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    What should I do to begin working with her?

    Click the Start Therapy button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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