Mike Petagna, LPC

Mike Petagna is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Arizona with eight years of clinical experience. He focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety, address addictions, handle parenting challenges, and rebuild self-esteem while navigating life transitions. He also works with issues related to abandonment, attachment, codependency, communication, family dynamics, and fatherhood concerns.

He approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, adapting conversations and treatment plans to fit individual needs and goals. Mike believes taking the first step toward change takes courage, and he aims to support and empower clients as they pursue a more fulfilling life. His work emphasizes practical skills and strategies alongside a collaborative relationship to help clients gain motivation, confidence, and workable tools for coping.

Mike uses evidence-informed approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy to tailor care to each situation. He provides therapy in English and offers sessions through video calls, phone, live chat, or in-app messaging. He does not currently accept international clients.

Approaches and practical benefits of online therapy

Mike uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT emphasizes skills and homework that can reduce anxiety, manage stress, and support recovery from addictive behaviors.

He also incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) strategies to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT techniques can be especially useful for managing intense emotions, improving communication, and coping with relationship challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Mike works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy with Mike is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules and varying comfort levels. These options make it easier to attend regular sessions, maintain momentum between meetings, and access consistent support from a licensed professional regardless of location within Arizona.