LPC
Dr. Denise Petrelli-Holst, LPC
- Experience26 years
- LocationWisconsin
- Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Self esteem
- Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy
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About Denise
Dr. Denise Petrelli-Holst is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 26 years of experience whose nontraditional career path informs a flexible, strengths-oriented approach to therapy.
Background and approach
Her background includes roles in the auto industry, education, art therapy, mentoring, and business consulting, and she brings those varied perspectives to help clients navigate stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, grief, relationship concerns, and career transitions. She frames therapy as a collaborative process that draws on practical skills and evidence-based methods.
Her practice emphasizes finding methods that fit each person's life and values, using approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Dr.
Petrelli-Holst encourages clients to build ownership of their choices, develop coping strategies for life changes, and identify strengths amid hardship. Based in Wisconsin, she offers a compassionate, adaptable style that blends clinical training with real-world experience and a focus on practical growth and self-understanding.
Evidence-Based Approaches Delivered Online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) invites clients to clarify personal values and practice mindful action toward meaningful goals while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings; it can be helpful for stress, anxiety, life transitions, and issues like ADHD when paired with practical habit supports. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and difficulty managing daily tasks. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, useful for intense emotions, anger, and relational difficulties.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and she works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences. That exploration often combines elements from different models so treatment can be tailored rather than one-size-fits-all.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for busy schedules and different comfort levels with technology. These remote options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit therapy into work and family life, and access consistent support regardless of local constraints.
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Experience
26+ years
Licensed
Wisconsin
Languages
English
What Denise can help with
Dr. Denise Petrelli-Holst works with clients on stress and anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching.
How Denise approaches therapy
Denise's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, and Jungian Therapy.
Experience and training
Denise is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Wisconsin, with 26 years of clinical experience.