Hi! My name is Petra and I look forward to working with you!
I understand the strength and courage it takes to choose counseling and I feel honored to be let into your life. I take this privilege seriously and take time to get to know you and nurture a strong, therapeutic relationship. I utilize an eclectic approach to counseling meaning I use different strategies based on your needs and what works best for you because counseling is a collaborative process. Some of the theories and techniques I like to use are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Solution Focused Therapy. I believe people are strong and resilient and work on helping you identify your strengths which will guide you on your path to wellness.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia. I have a BA in Psychology from Radford University and a MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling also from Radford University. I have worked in the mental health field for 10 years, first as a developmental disabilities case manager, then a school-based clinician and then a mental health clinician at a local university providing counseling services to students at the Student Counseling Center.
I love my family (including my 2 dogs), my friends, spending time outdoors, cooking and baking (and eating), painting, and watching shows.
I hope I will be the right fit for you!
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Body image, Communication problems, Immigration issues, Multicultural concerns, Pregnancy and childbirth, Self-love, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
VA LPC 0701008498
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Petra has been so helpful for my mental health. She has guided me through difficult situation and offered me so much guidance on how to problem solve.
Written on Apr 04, 2022 after therapy with Petra for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Petra has been an amazing help throughout this journey for me! She listens to understand and offers a safe space to really process your thoughts and get it out into words! She allows me to lead while offering challenging questions about what’s going on in my life and frequently brings a fresh perspective to the conversation. Very easy to get along with! Just know you’ll aways be in good hands with her!
Written on Jun 22, 2021 after therapy with Petra for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Petra makes this process so easy and comfortable for me. So thankful for her!
Written on Apr 05, 2021 after therapy with Petra for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She is amazing. She really makes you feel comfortable and very easy to talk with. Has great tools and suggestions. Has helped me a whole lot and it hasn't been that long. She is highly recommended in my book and would tell everyone I know.
Written on Feb 08, 2021 after therapy with Petra for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Very easy to talk to, and helps guide conversation well. Really glad to have met her!
Written on Nov 03, 2020 after therapy with Petra for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, and self esteem
She has been wonderful.
Written on Sep 25, 2020 after therapy with Petra for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, anger management, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue