Petya Pohlschneider, LCSW

Petya Pohlschneider is a licensed psychotherapist and integrative health coach practicing in Oregon, bringing 17 years of professional experience to her work. She holds an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and combines clinical training with a holistic perspective to support people facing life changes, mood concerns, and major health challenges.

Her practice blends traditional talk therapy with nutritional psychotherapy and mindfulness techniques, creating individualized plans that address both emotional and physical dimensions of wellness. Petya has worked with clients navigating new medical diagnoses such as cancer, hospice and end-of-life situations, and the complex grief that often follows loss. She also supports those coping with anxiety, depression, parenting struggles, self-esteem challenges, and transitions common to young adulthood and pregnancy and childbirth.

Using client-centered, narrative, mindfulness-based, and solution-focused approaches, Petya tailors care to each person’s goals and needs. She integrates nutrition where appropriate to address gut-brain connections and overall well-being, and she frames change as a collaborative process that builds compassion, clarity, and practical coping skills. Her work emphasizes developing fulfilling relationships, a sense of purpose, and greater peace of mind.

Petya offers a supportive therapeutic environment intended to empower individuals to take meaningful steps toward a more fulfilling and resilient life. She welcomes those ready to begin that journey and provides guidance and encouragement along the way.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with a Holistic Focus

Client-centered therapy emphasizes the client's own strengths and goals, offering a collaborative space where the therapist follows the client's lead to build self-awareness and resilience. This approach is helpful for people navigating life transitions, relationship concerns, and issues with self-esteem.

Mindfulness therapy introduces present-moment awareness and practical techniques to reduce reactivity and manage stress and anxiety. These practices can support emotional regulation and offer tools for coping with mood challenges and chronic stress.

Narrative therapy helps people reframe the stories they tell about themselves and their experiences, which can be especially useful for grief, identity shifts, and recovering a sense of purpose after difficult life events.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Petya works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they explore options and adapt techniques so the work feels relevant and doable.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, or through live chat and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support, integrate therapy into daily life, and maintain continuity of care even when in-person visits are not possible.