Therapist profile
Petia Detchevska, LCPC
Illinois
Illinois LCPC - Stress and Addictions
Continue with PetiaWhere Petia stands
- Credentials
- LCPC
- License
- LCPC, Illinois / 180.013533
- NPI
- 1558937144
- Experience
- 7 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Illinois
About
- Codependency
- CBT and ACT
- Emotion regulation
About Petia
Petia Detchevska is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with seven years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, sleep problems, anger, and self-esteem struggles. Petia also addresses codependency, body image, communication and control issues, divorce and separation, and multicultural or immigration-related worries.
Petia invites straightforward conversations about what is causing strain in everyday life. She listens, notices unhelpful patterns, and helps people test different ways of coping. Sessions focus on clear goals and small, practical steps rather than long lectures or vague promises.
Her approach draws on client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to identify thoughts and behaviors that keep people stuck. She also uses elements of acceptance and commitment therapy and dialectical behavior therapy for emotion regulation and mindful action. Emotionally-focused ideas are used when relationships are a concern.
In sessions she offers motivation and structured problem-solving. That can mean setting short-term goals, practicing new skills between meetings, or looking at how values influence choices. She helps people figure out what feels workable and sustainable in daily life.
Petia trained in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at National Louis University and has worked in behavioral mental health across several settings. She practices in Illinois and conducts sessions in English. To begin, clients follow the site process to match and schedule an initial session.
How sessions work
How her approaches work in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking small committed actions even when unpleasant feelings show up. It can help people who get stuck avoiding difficult emotions or who want clearer direction in relationships or life purpose. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches practical strategies to change them. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and unhelpful habits. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps when relationship patterns leave someone feeling disconnected or unheard by exploring emotional responses and interactional cycles.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Petia will collaborate with clients to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and the issues they bring. Sessions can mix techniques so people learn new skills, test them between meetings, and adjust the plan as needed.
Confirm the session formats available before booking, since the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten commute time, or allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also allow consistent work on skills like mindfulness, behavioral experiments, and emotion regulation without requiring in-person travel.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, sleep problems, anger, and low self-esteem. Additional focus areas include codependency, body image, and immigration or multicultural issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her work is practical and goal-focused, blending client-centered listening with cognitive and behavioral tools. Expect short-term goal setting and skills practice between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of experience in behavioral mental health and graduated in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2017. Her background includes work across different settings and populations.
What credentials and state does she hold?
She is an Illinois LCPC, which stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois. Her practice is based in Illinois.
Can I work with her if I live outside the U.S.?
Sessions are conducted in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm the current session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are offered. Check the booking options to see what is available.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Check the plan details for specific pricing information.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the site process.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.