- CBT and DBT focus
- Mindfulness skills
- Divorce mediation background
About Terry
Terry Petrovich is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York with 25 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on relationship issues, parenting concerns, mood disorders, anxiety, ADHD, grief, and life changes. Terry also lists life purpose among her focus areas and often supports people feeling stuck after change.
Terry uses straightforward, skills-based methods in sessions. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help people notice patterns and try small, practical changes. Mindfulness techniques and solution-focused strategies are used to clarify goals and strengthen coping steps for day-to-day life.
She has experience addressing domestic violence and safety concerns and has training in divorce mediation and related practice. Terry mentions particular experience with women’s issues and the pressures of juggling roles, and she helps people talk through parenting, career, and relationship stress.
Sessions are described as collaborative and action-oriented, with attention to communication problems, anger, intimacy concerns, and feelings of emptiness or isolation. Treatment often includes skills practice, problem-solving, and short-term goal setting aimed at improving functioning in daily life.
Terry blends practical tools with conversations about values and direction. She encourages exploring what matters now and testing small changes. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking to make sure they match their needs.
How her approaches translate to online work
CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replace them with workable alternatives; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress related to life changes. DBT focuses on emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills useful for intense emotions, relationship conflicts, and problems managing anger.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Terry will collaborate with each person to decide which methods to use based on their goals, daily routines, and what seems most helpful in short experiments and session work.
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into busy schedules, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Others use online work to practice skills between meetings and to keep momentum while juggling work or family demands. Licensed professionals and therapists can adapt CBT, DBT, and mindfulness exercises to remote sessions so clients can try tools and notice what helps in their everyday life.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with relationship problems, parenting stress, mood disorders, anxiety, ADHD, grief, and life changes among other issues.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques to clarify goals and try small, practical changes.
How many years has she practiced?
Terry has 25 years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in New York and practices from that location.
Does she work in other languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options with the practice before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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