Chad Petrulis, LCSW

Chad Petrulis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Montana who focuses on helping individuals and families navigate conflicts and life stressors. He has experience working with family and parenting issues, relationship concerns, grief, addiction, anxiety, depression, and challenges related to developmental disabilities, and he has a particular interest in supporting teenagers and those with developmental needs.

Chad approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to fit the unique circumstances and goals of every client. He works collaboratively to identify practical strategies and supports that address areas such as coping with change, anger, self-esteem, attention challenges, and family-of-origin or blended family dynamics.

Recognizing that beginning therapy can require courage, Chad affirms clients for taking that first step and guides them through a personalized process that honors their pace and preferences. His practice emphasizes thoughtful, evidence-based methods applied in a manner that meets each person's specific needs and life context.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Online Care

Chad uses practical, evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skill-building and problem solving to address stress, anxiety, addictive behaviors, and coping with life changes. These approaches emphasize concrete strategies clients can use day to day to manage symptoms and improve functioning.

He also applies family-centered and parenting-focused methods when working with couples, parents, and blended families to improve communication, repair relational patterns, and support healthy family dynamics. These strategies are useful for addressing relationship strain, parenting challenges, and issues related to attachment and family of origin.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Chad works with each client to identify goals, assess what methods fit their needs, and adjust the plan over time so therapy remains relevant and effective for the individual or family.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility for clients who prefer virtual care. Sessions can occur by video call or phone, and options for live chat or text-based messaging allow ongoing support between scheduled sessions. This range of formats helps clients connect in ways that fit their schedules and comfort levels while working with licensed professionals and therapists to make meaningful progress.