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Dr. Denise Petrelli-Holst

Experienced counselor with a practical, client-centered approach

LPC Wisconsin

Experience
26 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Career
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Denise

Dr. Denise Petrelli-Holst brings 26 years of experience to her work as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), combining a varied professional background with long-term clinical practice.

Background and approach

Her nontraditional career path - spanning roles in the auto industry, tutoring and mentoring, education and art therapy, business ownership, and consulting - has contributed to a broad skill set she applies in counseling.

Based in Wisconsin, she draws on these varied experiences to help clients navigate stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, relationship and family concerns, grief, eating and body-image issues, ADHD, and related life challenges. Her approach is collaborative and client-centered, emphasizing practical methods that fit each person’s needs and values.

She integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based work, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and client-centered techniques to tailor interventions. Dr.

Petrelli-Holst believes people can shape their paths by owning decisions and learning from life’s opportunities and hardships, and she supports clients in developing skills and perspectives that promote resilience and clearer direction.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Options

Dr. Denise Petrelli-Holst frequently integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy into her online work. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression, while ACT emphasizes values-guided action and acceptance strategies to help people live more purposeful lives. She also draws on Attachment-Based principles to explore relational patterns and improve emotional connection when relevant.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist partners with clients to consider presenting concerns, goals, and preferences, making adjustments to techniques and pacing so the work fits the individual rather than forcing a single method on every case.

Online therapy with this clinician is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which allows for flexible scheduling and ongoing support between sessions. These formats can make it easier to access consistent care from Wisconsin, accommodate differing comfort levels with technology, and blend synchronous and asynchronous options to match each client’s lifestyle and needs.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this counselor address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, grief, eating and body-image problems, ADHD, relationship and family concerns, and career or life-change challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
The therapist uses a client-centered, collaborative style that emphasizes practical methods and tailoring interventions to each person's needs and values.
What is her professional background and experience?
She has 26 years in the helping professions and a varied career history that includes roles in industry, education, art therapy, mentoring, and business consulting.
Which credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Wisconsin with license WI LPC 7028-125.
In which languages can clients work with her and are international clients accepted?
Services are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for therapy?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How is pricing handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietySelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoaching

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefEating disordersAnger managementBipolar disorderDepressionCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBody imageCancerChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesForgivenessIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

26+ years

Licensed

Wisconsin

Languages

English