Petra Gross is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and major life changes.
01About Petra
Petra Gross is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and major life changes. She also supports people dealing with trauma, grief, addiction, and questions around identity and intimacy. Petra works with concerns around parenting, body image, workplace strain, and attention challenges.
Her style is warm and straightforward. She creates an empathic space where people can feel heard and respected while also being encouraged to try new ways of coping.
Background and approach
Early sessions focus on building a working relationship, clarifying goals, and choosing practical steps to make life more manageable. Petra draws from several evidence-informed approaches. She uses mindfulness practices and self-compassion exercises to reduce reactivity and build calm.
Cognitive behavioral tools help identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. Techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy help people connect with values and take committed action. She also brings methods from Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills.
Client-centered listening guides the pace and focus of each session so work matches the person in front of her. Therapy sessions are collaborative and tailored to each person’s needs. Working with Petra means practical skills alongside reflective conversation.
She aims for clear, doable steps that fit daily life. Petra is based in Virginia and brings ten years of clinical experience to her practice.
02Credentials
- LPC (Virginia)
- License 0701008498 · expires June 2026
- NPI
- 1982259032 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Petra lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Body image
- Communication problems
- Immigration issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Methods Petra names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Petra names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
Approach and online options that fit your life
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small steps that match those values, which can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy identifies unhelpful thought patterns and tests new behaviors to reduce distress. It is practical and goal-focused, useful for anxiety, mood concerns, and problems like workplace stress or relationship conflict.
Petra works collaboratively to find the right approach for each person. She listens to your goals and preferences, then suggests methods to try. Together you track what helps and adjust the plan when needed so therapy stays relevant and useful.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversation and skill practice. Phone sessions can fit into a busy day or require less bandwidth. Live chat and text-based messaging let you check in between sessions or use shorter, focused exchanges for skill reminders and brief support. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, parenting, and daily life.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does Petra focus on?
She supports adults with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, grief, addiction, and parenting challenges. Additional focus areas include body image, workplace issues, and young adult concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Petra blends warm, client-centered listening with practical skill teaching. She balances empathy with accountability to help people make steady changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of emotional and life challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, noted as a VA LPC, and she practices in Virginia.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English, Bosnian, Croatian, and Serbian.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging according to the clinician’s listed formats.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Petra?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
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