I am a mental health counselor licensed in Washington state with over 13 years of experience working as a therapist and life coach. I have worked with individuals with a wide range of concerns including ADHD, opioid addiction, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, and career challenges. I have also assisted many people who have experienced physical and emotional abuse.
My therapy style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating individuals with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My training, life experience, and insight offer clients a unique opportunity to transcend current problems in the service of their own growth.
You can create change in your life and overcome difficult and challenging situations. Remember, seeking counseling is not a sign of weakness, but one of true courage. Counseling can empower you to thrive, not just survive. I will be here to support you on your journey.
I look forward to working with you!
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Depression, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Body image, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Expats, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Military and veterans issues, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-harm, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
WA LMHC LH61009914
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Petra is professional, empathetic, kind and a genuinely nice hooman.
Written on Nov 11, 2022 after therapy with Petra for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
I have really benefited from seeing her! She helps me so much
Written on Apr 15, 2022 after therapy with Petra for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, eating disorders, self esteem, and adhd
Petra is great to talk to
Written on Mar 18, 2022 after therapy with Petra for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Petra is very intuitive, easy to talk to and I look forward to continuing to work with her.
Written on Feb 11, 2022 after therapy with Petra for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues
So far after the first call in I feel so comfortable talking to her
Written on Feb 07, 2022 after therapy with Petra for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, grief, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem