Allison Petro

Hey there! I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida and have been in practice for over 10 years. I received my Masters in Counseling Psychology in 2011, and I have had the privilege of helping individuals like yourself overcome life's obstacles since that time. My role as a therapist is to accept who you are while also challenging you to become the best version of yourself. I am trained to help you process past trauma as well as overcome depression and anxiety symptoms.

I believe that humans are resilient and can overcome the obstacles before them with the proper tools, support, and mindset. I help motivated individuals like yourself openly explore what holds them back from experiencing a joy-filled life. Examples include negative core beliefs, past traumatic experiences and unhealthy lifestyles. I like to use a more holistic approach to treating mental health concerns so in addition to looking at your thoughts and feelings, we will also examine your nutrition, exercise, sleep habits and support network.

In our first session together, I will use this time to get to know you better. I will ask questions such as: "What brings you to therapy? What symptoms are you experiencing? What are your goals for therapy?" I will also ask you some questions about your history such as your childhood, education, relationships, current living situation and career. All of this will help me develop a tailored treatment plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions. I will also answer any questions you have for me.