Dr. Denise Petrelli-Holst

Dr. Denise Petrelli-Holst is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 26 years in the helping professions. She brings a varied career background that includes work in industry, education, art therapy, mentoring, and business consulting. That mix of experience shapes a practical, down-to-earth approach to counseling.

Her path has crossed public and private sectors, and she uses those experiences to help people handle everyday struggles. She focuses on concerns such as stress, anxiety, self-esteem, career transitions, grief, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and relationship and family matters. She also attends to issues like chronic illness, body image, aging, and life purpose.

In sessions she looks for methods that match each person’s needs. She describes her counseling philosophy as open and flexible. Sessions aim to help people take ownership of choices and move forward at a steady, manageable pace.

Dr. Petrelli-Holst draws on several therapeutic approaches when helping people, including cognitive behavioral strategies and acceptance-based ideas. She mixes these with client-centered listening and skills from attachment and dialectical approaches depending on the situation. The goal is practical change rather than technical label-driven work.

She practices in Wisconsin and conducts sessions in English. Getting started begins by using the site’s Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a time based on the therapist’s availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How therapy approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and values, then taking actions that match what matters most. It can help with anxiety, stress, anger, and motivation by teaching practical skills to live by your values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches step-by-step strategies to change patterns that cause distress. It is helpful for anxiety, depression, anger, and problem solving. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes the person’s experience and uses active listening and empathy to build understanding and confidence; it supports people facing life changes or low self-esteem.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will review goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past, then suggest methods to try. This is a collaborative process and methods may be adjusted as therapy progresses.

Confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing commute time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and giving more flexibility around work or caregiving schedules. It also lets people keep continuity of care when schedules or locations change. Discuss practical needs during the initial scheduling so sessions match daily life and goals.