Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
Hello! My name is Petrovnia McIntosh. I am a a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in the state of Wisconsin and a Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist for Individuals (CCTS-I). I received my Masters in Social Work (MSW) at the University of Wisconsin- Madison- School of Social Work.
I specialize in working with adults who have had long-term trauma in childhood. In my practice, I believe that all behaviors are fulfilling a purpose. My approach is based on psychodynamic theory, which means I look for patterns of thoughts and behaviors that have been influenced by the things we learned in childhood.
Sometimes the behaviors result in consequences that may be negative or hurtful. During our sessions, I will help you explore those behaviors that you developed in order to adapted and survive the environment you grew up in. I strongly believe that this process needs to be non-judgmental. These behaviors, especially those we see as negative, played an important role of getting through difficult times. We will process what need the behavior was filling. Then we can begin to explore alternative behaviors to try and create a plan of action to try new behaviors. We will then process how those new actions helped or hinder you on your journey.
In my practice, I focus on populations with multiple intersectionality- especially People of Color (POC), people in the LGBT*Q community (including those who are planning on gender affirming transitioning and/or surgery) and those who are diagnosed with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).
My focus includes learning about the different forms of oppression, how systemic oppression impacts your life, internalized oppression and historical /generational trauma. All these come into play in your present day life whether we are aware of it or not. During therapy we will explore this and how it impacts you today.
I look forward to working with you and helping you reach your goals!
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Petrovnia McIntosh is a licensed clinical social worker in Wisconsin with nine years of clinical experience. She earned her Master of Social Work from the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Social Work and is a Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist for Individuals.
She specializes in supporting adults who experienced long-term trauma in childhood. Her clinical work is grounded in psychodynamic theory, which means she looks for recurring patterns of thought and behavior that were shaped by early life experiences.
Petrovnia approaches behavior as serving a purpose developed to adapt and survive difficult environments. In sessions she helps clients explore the needs those behaviors met, consider alternative responses, and develop practical plans to try new behaviors. She emphasizes a non-judgmental process and will work with clients to process how new actions help or hinder their progress.
Her practice focuses on people with multiple intersections, especially People of Color, members of the LGBTQ community including those planning gender-affirming transition or surgery, and people living with HIV. She also attends to how systemic oppression, internalized oppression, and historical or generational trauma play a role in present-day life.
Petrovnia looks forward to working with clients and supporting them as they pursue their goals.
For many common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or life transitions, online therapy can be as effective as traditional in-person care. Research and clinical experience indicate that these types of issues often respond well to remote sessions.
One of the main benefits is flexibility – you can choose the communication method that works best for your schedule and comfort level, whether that is video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. This adaptability helps make consistent care easier to maintain when life is busy or travel is difficult.
Therapists offering online services are licensed professionals, and clients may switch therapists if they prefer a different fit. For many people, remote therapy provides a practical and effective way to access ongoing mental health support.
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