Michael Petaja, LCPC, MT | Psychotherapist

About Michael Petaja

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Counseling

Adoption Counseling

Impulse Control Disorder (ICD)

Stress Management

Autism

Life Coaching

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Interpersonal

Brainspotting

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Person-Centered

Identity

Gender

Male

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Michael Petaja

Hi there, I'm Michael! My name is Michael Petaja, LCPC. I have a psychodynamic approach rooted in attachment theory and the bio-social recovery model that explores the origin of our primitive world. My process focuses on the conditioning that shapes our perception of life so we may experience a more authentic, free, and harmonious journey. During the clinical process, we address multi-generational transmission by compassionately unraveling defensive patterns that once kept us safe. My approach The most common theoretical practices I use are interpersonal, psychodynamic, and attachment theory while sustaining a client-centered approach. My focus My typical clients experience anxiety, depression, and trauma. Many unconsciously recapitulate their trauma. We bring compassionate awareness to their unconscious triggered wounds to nurture, reparent, and rewire disorganized parts of themselves. My communication style I am proficient in pattern recognition and strategy upgrades toward satisfying vital needs. I am skilled in reorganization, hope restoration, and optimistic support, while constructing a platform of trust where individuals create improved life strategies. I am oriented toward the patient’s ability to heal through awareness, innate strength, and natural balance. I have developed communication skills that gently remove layers of trauma and reprocess events with the informed, whole being. My journey to mental healthcare My own healing journey led me to this work. I hold a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from Montana State University. My goals for you I help clients bring awareness to areas that support being their authentic selves by examining interpersonal patterns and using self-compassion. We work on nurturing and maturing outdated habits. My first session with you We look at your history and explore interpersonal, relational, and emotional functioning patterns.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Depression

Mood Swings

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - Montana

Education and training

Montana State University, Master's in Mental Health Counseling

NPI number

1255468302

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What practice does Michael Petaja work with?

Michael Petaja works with Rula Health - Montana.

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