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Mike Petagna, LPC
Arizona
LPC in Arizona - Stress and Addiction support
See online therapy options- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Solution-focused steps
About Mike
Mike Petagna is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) in Arizona with eight years of clinical experience. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, parenting concerns, self-esteem, and major life changes. He works with practical problems and everyday coping needs.
Mike uses straightforward conversation and goal-focused work. He often applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice unhelpful thoughts and change patterns that keep problems going. He also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy when those approaches match a person's goals.
Sessions focus on what is happening now and on small, doable steps. Mike helps people spot thinking traps, try different responses, and build new habits. He asks about concrete problems and suggests exercises to practice between meetings.
His background includes eight years of work in clinical settings in Arizona as an LPC. That experience includes helping with substance use concerns and family-of-origin or fatherhood issues when individuals bring them up. He uses practical methods rather than long theoretical talks.
People who prefer clear structure and hands-on techniques may find this approach useful. Mike explains options and adjusts the plan based on how well strategies are working. To begin, he asks about current struggles and what the person hopes to change.
How CBT, DBT, and Solution-Focused Work Online
Mike uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and to create clear behavior experiments people can try between sessions. CBT is practical and focuses on specific problems like anxiety and low self-esteem. Dialectical Behavior Therapy provides concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving distress tolerance in stressful moments. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on current strengths and small steps toward a preferred outcome, often working well for short-term goals.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. This is a collaborative process where feedback guides which techniques continue and which are changed.
Confirm which session formats are available before booking so you know how meetings will be conducted. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a weekday break or to use shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also reduce travel time and allow practicing skills in real-life routines. Talk with the therapist about how to structure sessions to match timing, attention, and technical needs.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, parenting issues, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. He also supports work on abandonment, attachment, and family-of-origin problems when individuals bring them up.
How does he use CBT in sessions?
He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and to change behaviors that keep problems going. Sessions focus on practical exercises and skills to try between meetings.
What experience does he bring?
He has eight years of professional work experience in clinical settings. That experience includes supporting people with substance use concerns and parenting-related challenges.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor, practicing in Arizona. Sessions are provided from that state.
Which languages does he offer sessions in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing is provided during sign-up.
How do I begin a first session?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the booking steps.
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