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Petra Gross

Compassionate, goal-focused support for life transitions

LPC Virginia

Experience
10 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English, Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian
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About Petra

Petra Gross is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Virginia who supports adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, grief, trauma, and a wide range of life transitions.

Background and approach

She also addresses concerns such as self-esteem, addictions, intimacy-related issues, eating and body image difficulties, parenting and family patterns, workplace challenges, and compassion fatigue. Petra pays particular attention to multicultural and immigration-related issues as well as women’s health including pregnancy and childbirth concerns.

Her style blends empathy and accountability, offering a compassionate, nonjudgmental space while also inviting clients to set goals and engage in active change.

Petra uses an eclectic mix of evidence-informed methods with an emphasis on cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness-informed practices, and she also draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and narrative ideas when appropriate. Sessions aim to clarify priorities, develop practical skills, and strengthen coping during difficult life chapters.

Fluent in English, Bosnian, Croatian, and Serbian, Petra brings ten years of clinical experience to her work. She works with individuals to build insight, develop healthier patterns, and move toward greater balance and self-compassion.

How Petra Integrates Approaches into Online Work

Petra commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in her online practice. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and building practical coping skills to change behavior and reduce distress, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. ACT emphasizes values-driven action and mindfulness to increase psychological flexibility and support people navigating life transitions and persistent emotional challenges.

Choosing the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. Petra works with each client to explore what feels most helpful given their goals, values, and preferences, and she adapts techniques over time so the plan fits the person's evolving needs.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to offer flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access regular sessions, practice skills between meetings, and maintain continuity of care even when life gets busy or situations change.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Petra address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, and a range of life transitions including parenting and career challenges.
What is Petra's therapeutic style like?
Her approach combines empathetic listening with an emphasis on accountability and goal setting, creating a collaborative space that balances support and active work toward change.
How much clinical experience does Petra have?
She has ten years of experience working with adults on concerns such as anxiety, mood difficulties, coping with life changes, and multicultural issues.
What credentials and location information are available?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor. License details: VA LPC 0701008498, and she practices in Virginia.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Services are offered in English, Bosnian, Croatian, and Serbian for clients who prefer those languages.
What session formats are offered?
Petra provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as options for remote sessions.
How are costs and subscriptions handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Petra?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Body imageCommunication problemsImmigration issuesMulticultural concernsPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Virginia

Languages

English, Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian