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About Mike
Mike Petagna is an Arizona Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with eight years of experience. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, parenting concerns, self-esteem, and life changes. He also addresses specific matters such as fatherhood issues, family of origin problems, and communication or attachment concerns.
Mike keeps conversation direct and practical. He focuses on skills and short-term strategies that can ease daily pressure. Sessions typically involve setting clear goals, practicing new ways of coping, and checking progress each time.
His background includes work with substance and behavioral addictions, eating and food-related struggles, and situations involving domestic violence and control issues. He also supports people facing aging or geriatric transitions, codependency, and feelings of emptiness or abandonment.
Mike uses methods drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. These approaches shape how he structures sessions and helps people learn new skills. He explains techniques in plain language and practices them in session so clients can try them between appointments.
His practice is conducted in English and based in Arizona. He asks new clients to complete a short questionnaire before the first meeting so he can match goals and plan the initial session. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How sessions work
How his approaches work for online sessions
Mike uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors that keep problems going. CBT often involves practical exercises and homework that a person can use between sessions to reduce anxiety or manage stress.He also draws from Dialectical Behavior Therapy when emotion regulation or intense feelings are a concern. DBT teaches concrete skills for managing strong emotions, improving tolerance for distress, and sharpening communication during heated moments.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. He will review your goals and what has or hasn't helped in the past. Together you decide which methods to try and adjust the plan based on what works for you.
The biography does not specify which online formats are offered, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy home life, shorten travel time, and allow brief check-ins when schedules are tight. Some formats may use less bandwidth or not require video, which can help with shorter breaks during the day or low-bandwidth situations.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Arizona
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, parenting concerns, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include fatherhood issues, family of origin problems, and communication difficulties.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses practical, skills-based methods drawn from CBT, DBT, and Solution-Focused Therapy. Sessions emphasize clear goals, skill practice, and measurable steps forward.
How much experience does he have?
He has eight years of professional counseling experience working with the listed concerns. That experience includes work with addictions and family-related issues.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Arizona. His practice is based in Arizona and sessions are conducted in English.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
He does not accept international clients. Sessions are offered in English to people within the supported region.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking so you know how meetings will be held.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing details should be checked during the sign-up process.
How do I begin a first session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing the short matching questionnaire, and scheduling your first session. That process helps plan the initial meeting.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.