- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- EMDR therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
About Amy
Amy Petrill is an Ohio Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) with 20 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are coping with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and major life changes. Her practice also addresses parenting concerns, family and family of origin issues, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and workplace stress.
Amy uses straightforward, evidence-based methods in sessions. She often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior. She integrates EMDR when trauma memories are getting in the way of daily life, and she brings mindfulness techniques to reduce overwhelm and improve focus.
Her style is collaborative. She treats the person in front of her as the expert on their life and works with them to set goals. Sessions focus on practical steps a person can try between meetings as well as thinking through longer-term patterns that started in childhood or in the family they grew up in.
Clients can expect clear explanations of therapeutic tools and simple, doable skills to practice. Conversations include looking at how family roles, expectations, and communication habits may still shape current relationships and behaviors.
Amy has experience supporting people dealing with chronic illness, postpartum mood changes, and the emotional effects of workplace pressure. She also helps people facing compassion fatigue and grief after loss.
How Amy Uses Evidence-Based Methods Online
Amy frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns of thinking and behavior that cause distress. In CBT sessions she helps clients set small experiments and daily practices to change how they respond to stress or anxiety.She also uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing to work with memories that still cause strong emotional or physical reactions. EMDR sessions focus on processing those memories so they interfere less with everyday functioning. Amy combines mindfulness therapy to teach simple attention and breathing skills that reduce overwhelm and improve concentration.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Amy will discuss options, what each method involves, and which one fits a person's goals. Plans can include a mix of approaches and evolve over time based on progress and preference.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, EMDR procedures, and mindfulness practices to work in a virtual setting, and Amy will explain how sessions will run when you schedule.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
Amy works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and life changes. Her listed focus also includes family of origin issues, parenting, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and workplace problems.
What is her general therapeutic approach?
She uses a collaborative, client-centered approach. Sessions combine practical skills with exploration of deeper patterns from family and earlier life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience working in trauma-informed clinical practice with adults.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an Ohio Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) and practices in Ohio.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She accepts international clients as indicated in her profile.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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