Mike Petagna is a licensed professional counselor in Arizona with eight years of clinical experience.
01About Mike
Mike Petagna is a licensed professional counselor in Arizona with eight years of clinical experience. He helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, addictions, parenting challenges, low self-esteem, or big life changes. His tone is respectful and straightforward, aimed at people who want practical help and clear next steps.
He uses short-term, skills-focused methods to help clients manage symptoms and build better daily habits. Sessions focus on what matters most to each person and on tools they can use between meetings.
Background and approach
Mike adapts his approach to fit a client’s goals rather than following one fixed plan. In the room he prioritizes sensitivity and calm listening. He and the client set the pace, decide what to try, and check progress as they go.
The emphasis is on small, measurable changes that add up over time. Mike has worked with people facing addictions, family-of-origin concerns, communication and relationship struggles, and issues tied to aging and attachment. He also supports those coping with eating-related problems, control issues, and feelings of emptiness.
His background gives him experience across a wide range of life challenges. People who choose him can expect clear explanations, practical homework, and a focus on goals the client cares about. He works in English and provides sessions intended to help clients build confidence and handle day-to-day stressors more effectively.
02Credentials
- LPC (Arizona)
- License LPC-19678 · expires January 2027
- NPI
- 1831784115 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Mike lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Phobias
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Methods Mike names
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04Online support
How specific approaches work online
Mike draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical exercises to reduce anxiety and change unhelpful habits. It often focuses on short-term goals and clear homework tasks that clients can try between sessions.He also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills when emotion regulation or intense reactions are a problem. DBT-style tools teach breathing, distress-tolerance, and communication techniques that help people stay steady in difficult moments.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Mike will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels doable, then try methods that fit each person. That collaborative process means approaches can shift as needs change.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text messaging to make counseling easier to fit into life. Video helps keep visual connection for interactive exercises, phone calls can be simpler when bandwidth is limited, live chat works for real-time short check-ins, and messaging supports brief updates or ongoing reflection between live meetings. These options give flexibility and make it easier to continue work consistently.
05Questions people ask
What types of concerns does Mike help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, parenting challenges, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, along with related issues such as attachment, communication problems, and fatherhood issues.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions are practical and skills focused, using conversational work and exercises meant to build coping tools and track progress over time.
How long has he been practicing?
He has eight years of professional experience providing counseling in a variety of settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - practicing in Arizona with the credential noted as AZ LPC.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions can be held by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
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 him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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