develop a personalized plan to help get you unstuck and on track to living the life you want. Therapy with me is based in science, but not impersonal or formulaic. We usually work to improve both current challenges and long-standing issues.
develop a personalized plan to help get you unstuck and on track to living the life you want. Therapy with me is based in science, but not impersonal or formulaic. We usually work to improve both current challenges and long-standing issues.
I combine several approaches that help you understand patterns and themes that might be holding you back, and learn new skills to feel better. I'm not a "sit and nod" therapist; I share my perceptions and ideas with you, and sessions are active.
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.
work to address trauma in your background: childhood, medical, extended grief, relationships. Psychological injury can manifest as depression, anxiety, dissociation, physical ailments. We heal the wounds and build resources.
work to address trauma in your background: childhood, medical, extended grief, relationships. Psychological injury can manifest as depression, anxiety, dissociation, physical ailments. We heal the wounds and build resources.
I utilize CBT and MBCT to manage depression and anxiety symptoms. I am also a certified EMDR therapist, which I use to treat both emotional and cognitive negatives . I am client centered, meaning you set the pace and direction of treatment.
Identify what is causing you distress and learn coping tools to apply to those triggers so that you do not feel powerless to your feelings, moods or situations.
Identify what is causing you distress and learn coping tools to apply to those triggers so that you do not feel powerless to your feelings, moods or situations.
I provide a warm approach that is tailored to each individual- I do not subscribed to the "one size fits all" mentality. I prioritize meeting you where you are at in your journey and working from there.
navigate your challenges, explore underlying patterns, and cultivate strategies for lasting growth and well-being. We will explore your emotions, uncover limiting beliefs, develop coping skills, and work towards meaningful change.
navigate your challenges, explore underlying patterns, and cultivate strategies for lasting growth and well-being. We will explore your emotions, uncover limiting beliefs, develop coping skills, and work towards meaningful change.
I believe wellness and personal growth are best pursued within a trusting, judgment-free, safe, empathic, and honest therapy relationship. To build those relationships, I'm fully committed to exploring and understanding each client's perspective.