Profile / United States
Amy Petrill, LISW
Ohio
LISW in Ohio - Anxiety and Trauma
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- EMDR for trauma
- Mindfulness skills
About Amy
Amy Petrill is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) in Ohio with 20 years of clinical experience. She sees adults dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and life changes, and also works with concerns such as stress, parenting, career issues, and ADHD.
She uses clear, practical methods to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. Sessions focus on identifying patterns that keep problems going and trying new, manageable ways of responding. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is part of her approach alongside trauma-focused tools and reflective work.
Her trauma work includes EMDR as one of the methods she draws on to address distress tied to past events. Mindfulness techniques are used to help with attention, emotion regulation, and chronic pain or illness when those issues arise. She also uses motivational interviewing and psychodynamic ideas to understand deeper patterns and motivation.
People can expect a collaborative style that mixes short-term, skills-based work with deeper exploration when helpful. Amy emphasizes practical steps between sessions so change can be tested in daily life. She supports people coping with workplace problems, family-of-origin issues, postpartum mood concerns, and social anxiety.
Amy works with adults on mood disorders, bipolar concerns, compassion fatigue, and post-traumatic stress. She offers sessions in English and accepts international clients. To start, prospective clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Her practice includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). CBT focuses on spotting thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and practicing concrete alternative responses, which works well through guided talk and homework assignments. EMDR uses directed attention and processing techniques to reduce distress tied to specific memories, and it can be adapted to session work when appropriate.She also uses mindfulness exercises to help with attention, emotion regulation, and coping with chronic pain or illness. These are short, practical practices that clients can try during and between sessions. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work; the therapist and client decide together which methods match the client's goals and preferences.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It can also let clients practice skills in their everyday routines while discussing how those attempts went at the next session.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most often?
She works with adults facing anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and adjustment to life changes. Other concerns include stress, parenting, career problems, ADHD, and chronic illness related issues.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and to practice alternative responses. Sessions include skill building and short exercises to try between meetings.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with 20 years of experience in trauma-informed clinical practice. That background includes work with mood and trauma-related issues.
What credential and location does she hold?
She holds the LISW credential and practices in Ohio. The listing shows Ohio as her location.
Which languages are supported during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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