Determine how the client's mood has been. What the week was like any stressful moments and relationships.
Determine how the client's mood has been. What the week was like any stressful moments and relationships.
I use a Strength based approach in my work. I believe in developing therapeutic relationships with the clients I work with. I start where the client is and what they want to work on. I also use humor when appropriate.
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.
gain a deeper understanding of yourself! Work together will involve connecting the mind and body, so that your thoughts and feelings are easier to navigate and process. I like to integrate acceptance, mindfulness, and self-compassion.
gain a deeper understanding of yourself! Work together will involve connecting the mind and body, so that your thoughts and feelings are easier to navigate and process. I like to integrate acceptance, mindfulness, and self-compassion.
I am trained in trained in psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, trauma-informed, and third wave (mindfulness, acceptance-based) therapies, so I tailor treatment specifically to your unique needs and goals to make sure you are getting what you need.
Discuss the issues that brought you into therapy and the changes you would like to see in your life and the best ways to reach those goals. We will work at a pace that is comfortable for you and sometimes I will simply be a listening ear.
Discuss the issues that brought you into therapy and the changes you would like to see in your life and the best ways to reach those goals. We will work at a pace that is comfortable for you and sometimes I will simply be a listening ear.
I am very eclectic implementing a mix of psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral and positive psychology techniques, I believe one approach does not work with all. I tailor-make treatment to meet the needs of each individual client or couple.