Petya Pohlschneider , LCSW

Petya Pohlschneider, LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), brings 17 years of clinical experience in Oregon, combining traditional psychotherapy with integrative health coaching to support emotional and physical well-being. She draws on a broad skill set to help people navigate stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and major life changes, and she has particular experience supporting those facing new medical diagnoses such as cancer, hospice and end-of-life concerns, and the complex stressors caregivers encounter.

Her practice blends talk therapy with mindfulness and nutritional perspectives to create personalized, whole-person plans. Nutritional psychotherapy is used alongside therapeutic conversation to address the gut-brain connection and promote improved mood and resilience. Petya integrates mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), narrative therapy, client-centered approaches, and solution-focused techniques to tailor care to each person’s goals.

Clients work on building self-esteem, self-love, and healthier relationships while exploring life purpose, parenting challenges, pregnancy and childbirth transitions, and women's issues. She offers a compassionate, supportive space where clarity, acceptance, and practical coping strategies are emphasized. Petya helps clients identify strengths, set achievable goals, and develop sustainable habits that support long-term wellbeing.

With a focus on pragmatic, evidence-informed methods and an empathetic therapeutic stance, she aims to empower individuals as they move toward greater balance and fulfillment.

Integrative Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Petya commonly draws on client-centered therapy, mindfulness therapy, and narrative therapy in her work. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist listens deeply and helps clients identify their own goals and solutions. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and breathing or attention practices that can reduce stress and support emotional regulation. Narrative therapy explores the stories people tell about their lives, helping them reframe experiences, separate problems from identity, and discover alternative narratives that align with their values.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Petya collaborates with each person to understand their needs, preferences, and goals, then adapts methods so therapy feels practical and meaningful. This collaborative stance helps tailor sessions to short-term goals or deeper, longer-term work.

Online therapy offers flexibility to fit therapy into busy lives. Sessions can take place by video call or phone, and shorter check-ins through live chat or text-based messaging support ongoing progress between appointments. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from home, and schedule therapy around work, caregiving, or health commitments.