Amy Petrill

Calm, practical support for life transitions

LISW Ohio

Experience: 20 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Languages: English

About Amy

Amy Petrill is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) practicing in Ohio with two decades of clinical experience. She focuses on helping adults navigate anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and life transitions, drawing on a trauma-informed perspective developed over many years of practice.

Background and approach

Amy emphasizes a collaborative relationship in which the client’s expertise about their own life shapes the work together. Her approach blends practical, evidence-based techniques with depth-oriented exploration.

She commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and integrates EMDR when trauma processing is needed. Mindfulness and psychodynamic ideas also inform her compassionate, client-centered stance, supporting emotional insight and sustained change.

Amy aims to meet people where they are, honoring self-determination while offering guidance and structured tools to reach personal goals. Prospective clients who value warmth, clarity, and a balanced mix of skill-building and reflective work may find her style a good fit.

Practical Approaches for Online Healing

Many clients find Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helpful for identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to anxiety, depression, and workplace or relationship stress; CBT focuses on practical skills to change those patterns. EMDR is another approach she uses when trauma memories and their emotional aftermath are central concerns; this method helps process distressing experiences to reduce their ongoing intensity.

Determining the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each client to explore goals, preferences, and the nature of their concerns, and will recommend or combine methods that fit the client’s needs while checking in about what feels most helpful.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit consistent care into busy schedules or when in-person visits are difficult. These options allow licensed professionals to deliver structured CBT exercises, guide EMDR-informed processing, and support mindfulness practices across different formats, so clients can choose the mode that best supports their progress.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

She works with adults experiencing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, coping with life changes, LGBT issues, family and parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem struggles, career concerns, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and ADHD, along with related mood and workplace problems.

What therapeutic styles are used in sessions?

Her practice incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic therapy to tailor interventions to each person’s needs.

How much clinical experience does she bring?

She has 20 years of experience working in trauma-informed clinical practice, which informs her approach to complex emotional and adjustment issues.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds the credential LISW with license details OH LISW I.2002101-SUPV and practices in Ohio.

Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are offered?

Clients can work with her through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to preference and availability.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a session based on the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

Chronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsMood disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stress Social anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Ohio

Languages

English