- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- Skills focused
About Mike
Mike Petagna is an Arizona licensed professional counselor (LPC) with eight years of clinical experience. He focuses on helping men manage stress, anxiety, addictions, parenting challenges, and shifts in self-esteem. His approach is practical and direct, aimed at helping people take small steps that lead to clearer thinking and better daily functioning.
He listens first, then works with each person to create an individualized plan. Sessions center on concrete skills and real-life strategies for handling difficult moments. Mike draws on methods that teach new ways of thinking and coping, and he adapts those tools to the goals each person brings to therapy.
Clients can expect a respectful, nonjudgmental space where concerns are named plainly. Mike emphasizes compassion and sensitivity while encouraging accountability and steady progress. He often focuses on actions people can try between sessions to build momentum.
Over eight years he has worked with a range of issues related to family of origin, communication, attachment, and substance problems, among others. He also helps people who face aging-related concerns, fatherhood questions, and feelings of emptiness or abandonment.
Mike uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy to guide sessions. He tailors these approaches to the individual and keeps treatment practical. To begin, people typically complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule based on his availability.
How Mike Uses CBT, DBT, and Solution-Focused Work Online
Mike often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. CBT focuses on small, practical changes that reduce anxiety and improve daily routines. Dialectical Behavior Therapy is used for building emotion regulation and distress-tolerance skills when strong feelings get in the way of functioning. DBT teaches clear techniques for handling intense moments and improving interpersonal effectiveness.Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on what is already working and on small, achievable goals. It helps people move toward concrete improvements without needing to relive every detail of the past. Choosing an approach is a collaborative process; the therapist will work with each person to find which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and remove travel time from a day. Licensed professionals can guide how to use skills between sessions so therapy fits into everyday routines rather than feeling like an extra task.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Credentials
Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What problems does he commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, parenting concerns, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment, communication, substance use, and fatherhood issues.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions are practical and straightforward, emphasizing skills and small steps. The work blends thought-focused and behavior-focused techniques with goal-oriented conversations.
How much experience does he have?
Mike has eight years of professional work experience as a licensed counselor in clinical settings. He has worked with a range of concerns related to mood, relationships, and addiction.
What credentials does he hold and where is he located?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Arizona. His practice is based in Arizona.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific rates depend on the matching and scheduling process.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that, schedule a time based on the therapist's availability.