Chad Petrulis , LCSW

Chad Petrulis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Montana who assists individuals and families navigating family conflicts, life stressors, and major transitions. He has a particular focus on supporting teens and people with developmental disabilities, and he works with a wide range of concerns including parenting challenges, relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, anger, self-esteem struggles, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.

Chad also attends to issues related to adoption and foster care, attachment concerns, blended family dynamics, fatherhood, codependency, impulsivity, isolation, and questions about life purpose. He approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion and adapts conversations and treatment plans to the unique needs of the individual or family. He emphasizes a collaborative process that centers the client's priorities and real-world circumstances. Chad recognizes that starting therapy can take courage and expresses pride in those who take that first step toward seeking support.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Access

Chad uses evidence-based, practical approaches that fit the needs of families and individuals. One approach focuses on family-centered work that helps clarify roles, improve communication, and address parenting and blended family challenges; this style is useful for resolving conflicts and strengthening family connections. Another approach emphasizes skills-based individual work that supports coping with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and anger by building concrete strategies for daily life and problem-solving.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Chad works collaboratively with each person or family to determine which techniques match their goals, preferences, and circumstances, adjusting plans as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexibility for those balancing school, work, caregiving, or geographical limits. Through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, clients can connect with a licensed professional from home or elsewhere, making it easier to maintain continuity of care and access support when it is most needed.