- CBT
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness
About Terry
Terry Petrovich is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York with 25 years of experience. She focuses on common life stresses such as relationship strain, parenting challenges, anger, anxiety, mood disorders, and career strain. Terry also works with grief, trauma and abuse, and concerns linked to gender and identity.
Terry uses practical, skills-based approaches in sessions. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and build steady coping skills. Mindfulness practices are offered to calm reactivity and improve present-moment awareness.
Her work often centers on everyday problems - a tense conversation that repeatedly erupts, burnout at work, or ongoing resentment in close relationships. She speaks plainly about communication, boundaries, and small behavior changes people can try between sessions. Short problem-solving tasks and solution-focused conversations are part of how she works.
Terry has particular experience addressing women’s issues, parenting demands, and situations where domestic abuse and safety are concerns. She also has background in divorce mediation practices and supports people dealing with separation and related decisions.
Sessions aim to be practical and goal-oriented. Terry helps people set clear, manageable steps and checks progress each week. She invites questions and prefers a straightforward, collaborative tone in session.
How Terry's approaches translate to online care
Terry commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on noticing thoughts and testing them against facts, which helps with anxiety, anger, and mood problems. DBT teaches concrete skills for managing strong emotions and improving communication in heated moments.She also uses mindfulness and solution-focused techniques to build steady habits and set short-term goals. Mindfulness practice trains attention and reduces reactivity. Solution-focused work narrows steps you can try right away to change a problem pattern.
Figuring out which approach fits best is part of early sessions. She will work together with each client to match methods to the client’s goals, needs, and daily life. This collaborative check-in helps decide which skills to practice between sessions.
If you are considering online work, confirm the session formats available before booking. The practical value of online sessions is that they can fit into a busy week, reduce travel time, and make it easier to keep regular appointments. Different formats can also allow shorter check-ins or sessions without video when that better fits a day’s schedule.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Terry help with?
She works with relationship strain, parenting issues, anger, anxiety, mood disorders, grief, trauma and related life changes.
What is Terry's therapy style?
She uses practical, skills-based work combining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness and solution-focused techniques.
How long has she practiced?
Terry has 25 years of experience working with adults on a range of emotional and life concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, practicing in New York.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Terry?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.