Together, we will explore your values and redefine your relationship with these stories in order to discover what possibilities exist beyond their limiting functions.
Together, we will explore your values and redefine your relationship with these stories in order to discover what possibilities exist beyond their limiting functions.
My approach is trauma-informed and relational. This means I explore how one's past can impact one's present. Most of all, I am captured by the stories people share and use them to help clients understand their lives in greater detail and context.
Examine how your past is connected to your present, identify problematic relationship patterns, and figure out how you want to apply these insights to your life so that you can be kinder to yourself, enjoy deeper relationships, and live with meaning.
Examine how your past is connected to your present, identify problematic relationship patterns, and figure out how you want to apply these insights to your life so that you can be kinder to yourself, enjoy deeper relationships, and live with meaning.
I will help you to slow down and lean INTO your emotions, especially the uncomfortable ones you’re so good at avoiding. Psychodynamic psychotherapy is an intense process, but I will support and guide you as we explore the terrain of your inner life.
Explore a broad range of concerns, both past and present, including life and work stress, relationship issues, and personal struggles with the goal to improve your overall quality of life.
Explore a broad range of concerns, both past and present, including life and work stress, relationship issues, and personal struggles with the goal to improve your overall quality of life.
Dr. Petrongolo believes in a collaborative style to treatment including cognitive behavioral approaches, supportive therapy, mindfulness, and principles of positive psychology.
give anxiety, OCD, & perfectionism the slip, accept the present moment, fight depressive self-talk, name & validate feelings & experiences, listen reflectively, connect w/ others. We can explore faith, & other work too. Bring your goals & I'll guide!
give anxiety, OCD, & perfectionism the slip, accept the present moment, fight depressive self-talk, name & validate feelings & experiences, listen reflectively, connect w/ others. We can explore faith, & other work too. Bring your goals & I'll guide!
I bring Cog-B & mindfulness skills together in our work, untangling the stuck-thoughts, behaviors, & feelings along with acceptance of the present moment. OCD work is ERP exposure/response prevention together at your pace, never forced.
Explore thoughts and experiences behind important feelings as well as effective and lasting strategies that will help better manage worries and moods. We will regularly assess symptoms to assure that our work is making a positive difference.
Explore thoughts and experiences behind important feelings as well as effective and lasting strategies that will help better manage worries and moods. We will regularly assess symptoms to assure that our work is making a positive difference.
I primarily use behavioral and cognitive methods that have clear scientific support for their effectiveness and efficiency. My methods are active, directive, and educative; I aim at solving the problems that the client faces here and now.