Dr. Denise Petrelli-Holst
Wisconsin LPC with a broad, flexible counseling approach
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About
Dr. Denise Petrelli-Holst is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Wisconsin with 26 years in the helping profession. Her career path is intentionally non-traditional, spanning roles in the auto industry, mentoring and tutoring, education and art therapy, and work as a business owner and business consultant. Those varied positions inform a broad perspective on human challenges and professional settings.
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, self esteem, career transitions, relationships, family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, mood disorders, eating-related issues, anger, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. Her approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Attachment-Based work, and client-centered methods. Dr. Petrelli-Holst describes her counseling and life philosophy as open and flexible and emphasizes finding methods that work for the individual.
Her practice emphasizes collaboration and a focus on personal choice; she encourages people to take ownership of decisions and the paths they follow while exploring practical ways to cope with life changes and pursue goals.
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, self esteem, career transitions, relationships, family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, mood disorders, eating-related issues, anger, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. Her approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Attachment-Based work, and client-centered methods. Dr. Petrelli-Holst describes her counseling and life philosophy as open and flexible and emphasizes finding methods that work for the individual.
Her practice emphasizes collaboration and a focus on personal choice; she encourages people to take ownership of decisions and the paths they follow while exploring practical ways to cope with life changes and pursue goals.
- Location:
- Wisconsin, United States
- Years Experience:
- 26
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching
Other areas of experience: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Anger management, Depression, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Body image, Cancer, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Eating and food-related issues, Forgiveness, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Self-love, Workplace issues
Therapeutic approach:Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: WI LPC 7028-125
- NPI Number: 1881220408
- License: LPC (Wisconsin)
Remote sessions using evidence-informed approaches
Dr. Denise Petrelli-Holst offers remote sessions that bring several clinical approaches into the virtual setting. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is used to help clarify values and support action in meaningful directions while acknowledging difficult thoughts and feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy provides tools to examine patterns of thinking and behavior and identify practical strategies for daily challenges. Dialectical Behavior Therapy contributes skills for emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness when intense states make relationships or decisions harder.
She combines these methods with client-centered and attachment-based perspectives, attending to personal history and relationship patterns while working collaboratively to select methods that fit each person. The tone is described as open and flexible, with attention to real-world concerns such as career, caregiving, or health issues.
Remote communication options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing people to choose the format that best matches their needs and circumstances.
What is Dr. Denise Petrelli-Holst's professional experience?
She has 26 years in the helping profession and a non-traditional career background that includes work in the auto industry, mentoring and tutoring, education and art therapy, and roles as a business owner and business consultant in both for-profit and not-for-profit organizations.
What are her credentials and license details?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and holds Wisconsin license WI LPC 7028-125.
Which languages does she use in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Where is Dr. Petrelli-Holst based?
Her practice is located in Wisconsin.
How can people work with her remotely?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as communication options.
Does she accept international clients?
She does not accept international clients.
What does it cost to work with her?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire.