John S. Petkac
Hello. My name is John Petkac and I have been providing psychotherapy services for over 29 years. In addition to clinical psychology, I have background and education in music education, philosophy, spirituality and religion. My background and life experience gives me an ability to see a larger picture of situations in life and offer unique resolutions to things that may be occuring. I am a strong believer in the individual's ability to address and resolve their own issues. Through the process of therapy, we will explore what has been working for you and what has not. It is my belief and practice to treat the person, not the symptoms or the problem. We will work on building and adding to the skills you already possess to help you to build a more fulfilling life.
My background and life experience gives me an ability to see a larger picture of situations in life and offer unique resolutions to things that may be occuring.
An integral part of this process is assisting you in an increased understanding and awareness of yourself. Personal growth involves seeing and making informed choices. Therein lies the importance of self-awareness - there is no choice where there is no awareness. Raising a level of self-awareness increases your ability to have and make choices. Through exploration of these factors and possibly more, we will work toward a resolution that works for you and one that allows you to live a fuller and happier life.
First session
Our first session with be mostly about gathering information about what is bringing you to therapy and gathering other information as needed. I believe in listening to what is going on assessing what you need as opposed to competing paperwork.
Strengths
Probably my biggest strength lies in at least two areas. I believe in the dignity and integrity of the individual, in your ability to address, resolve and manage your own life. I do not have the answers for you and believe strongly that you do. My job, my other strength, is my ability to look at problems/situations from a larger perspective. I believe I have the ability to see the forest and the trees. In our sessions, I will invite you to do the same, to see what is going on in your life from a variety of perspectives.
Ideal clients
I like to work with a person who is seeking growth and is willing to work towards that growth in some aspect of their lives. This doesn't necessarily mean one has to necessarily have "a problem" to approach therapy. Sometimes a person may be experiencing a feeling of being "stuck" or "going nowhere". Often that which holds us back are typically beliefs about self, others and maybe the world at large which one has turned into "fact". Sometimes realizing one's perspectives and perceptions and the accuracy of these can go a long way toward leading a fuller life. There is no choice without awareness. The therapy I practice, seeks to assist you in increasing your awareness of you by examining your perspectives and perceptions, as well as the qualities you possess to assist you in leading a fuller and more enjoyable life.
Treatment methods
Eclectic
I basically use a treatment method that best evidence practice suggest given presenting issues. These include but are not limited to ACT, CBT, Mindfullness, Insight Oriented to name a few.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Often our core beliefs get in the way of successfully dealing with ongoing life situations. What one says is typically an indication of what one believes.
Location
Virtual sessions
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- PennsylvaniaLicense PC002741