Terry Petrovich, LMHC

Terry Petrovich is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Certified School Psychologist with 25 years of clinical experience helping individuals and families navigate life transitions. As an LMHC she provides professional therapeutic support for emotional, relational, and mood concerns. Her training as a Certified School Psychologist adds expertise in working with children, teens, and families in educational settings and collaborating with caregivers on developmental and behavioral challenges.

Terry draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy alongside mindfulness and solution-focused problem solving to tailor care to each person’s needs. She has a particular interest in supporting women juggling multiple roles, and she brings experience addressing parenting, career concerns, relationship issues, and situations involving domestic abuse where safety is a priority. She also has training in divorce mediation and can assist clients navigating separation and its practical and emotional effects.

Known for an open-minded and compassionate approach, Terry aims to empower clients to feel more comfortable and fulfilled in their lives. She maintains flexible scheduling to meet individual needs - summer hours are 10:30-11:15, and as of August 31 her hours will be approximately 4:15-5:45, with additional flexibility by arrangement.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Terry commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy along with mindfulness practices to guide online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, and it often helps with anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes skills in emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, making it useful for intense emotions, relationship struggles, and improving coping strategies. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance, which can reduce reactivity and support emotional balance.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Terry works collaboratively with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts methods over time so the work fits the client rather than expecting the client to fit a single model.

Online therapy with Terry is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to access regular support from licensed professionals and therapists while balancing work, family, and other commitments, offering flexibility and continuity of care.