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- Attachment work
- Trauma processing
- CBT and DBT skills
About Petrovnia
LCSW in Wisconsin with nine years' experience, Petrovnia McIntosh focuses on long-term trauma from childhood and related concerns such as stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, relationships, and self-esteem. She works with adults and uses psychodynamic ideas alongside other approaches to understand how early experiences shape current patterns. Sessions are offered in English and American Sign Language.
McIntosh sees behaviors as responses that served a purpose in difficult situations. She looks for repeated patterns of thought and action that began in childhood and that still influence day-to-day life. Together with clients she identifies the need a behavior met, then considers alternative ways of responding and a practical plan to try new actions.
Her work centers on people who live with multiple, intersecting identities, including people of color, members of the LGBTQ community, and people living with HIV. She pays attention to how systemic oppression, internalized bias, and historical or generational trauma affect current relationships and wellbeing. Those societal factors are treated as part of what she explores in sessions rather than background details.
McIntosh integrates techniques from attachment-based, client-centered, cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavior, and motivational interviewing approaches when they fit the client's goals. She frames therapy as a collaborative process of noticing patterns, practicing changes, and tracking how those changes affect daily life. Practical steps and reflection are both part of each session.
To begin, prospective clients use the site matching process and schedule a first session after completing the short questionnaire. Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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How attachment, client-centered, and CBT work in remote sessions
Attachment-based work focuses on patterns in relationships and how early bonds affect current trust and closeness. In session this looks like reviewing relationship histories and noticing how those patterns show up now, which can help with attachment issues and repeating cycles in partnerships.Client-centered methods place the client's perspective at the center. The therapist listens, reflects, and follows the client's lead to clarify goals and priorities. This approach helps when people need to make sense of their feelings and choose which changes to try first.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets specific thoughts and behaviors. Sessions may include identifying unhelpful thinking, testing alternatives, and practicing small behavioral experiments to reduce anxiety or manage cravings.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each client to decide which methods to use based on their goals, preferences, and what shows progress in early sessions. That decision is flexible and may change over time.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific online modalities. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Ask about session length and whether ASL interpretation is arranged when completing the questionnaire.
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Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English, American Sign Language
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She focuses on long-term childhood trauma and related issues such as stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship difficulties, parenting strain, self-esteem, and compassion fatigue.
What therapeutic styles does she use?
Her work draws from attachment-based therapy, client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and motivational interviewing to match different goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of experience as a practicing clinician.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Wisconsin.
Which languages are supported during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and American Sign Language.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.