- Family and parenting
- Adoption and foster care
- Evidence based techniques
About Chad
Chad Petrulis is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing family conflict, parenting strain, and major life stressors. He works with adults who are navigating relationship issues, grief, anxiety, depression, and challenges linked to attention differences. His tone is respectful and down-to-earth, with an emphasis on practical next steps for people who feel stuck.
His practice pays attention to adoption and foster care concerns, attachment questions, and fatherhood issues among other family-related topics. He also supports people coping with addictions, anger, and compassion fatigue. Chad adapts conversations to each person, using straightforward language rather than clinical jargon.
Chad draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients build coping skills and manage impulsivity or intense emotions. He is experienced in working with adults who have developmental disabilities and in addressing autism and Asperger Syndrome-related concerns. Sessions aim to identify small, manageable changes that make daily life easier.
Chad emphasizes listening first, then shaping a plan with the person in the room. He recognizes that starting therapy takes courage and focuses on creating a respectful, sensitive space to talk things through. The approach centers on what each client needs in practical terms.
He holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential, LCSW, and practices in Montana. He offers services in English and accepts international clients. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to availability.
How evidence based approaches work in online therapy
Chad commonly uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skill building and clearer communication. One approach helps people identify unhelpful behavior patterns and replace them with small, manageable habits to reduce anxiety and impulsivity. Another approach centers on strengthening attachment and family relationships by improving how people express needs and set boundaries.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Chad listens to each person's goals and preferences, then suggests methods that match those needs. Over the first few sessions he checks in and adapts the plan so it fits what is actually helping the client.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the specific session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a full hour is not needed. Talk with Chad about how sessions can be scheduled to match your routine and what format will work best for your goals.
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Experience
4+ years
Credentials
Montana, Nevada
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Chad commonly address?
He works with family conflict, parenting stress, relationship issues, grief, anxiety, depression, and addictions, among other life challenges including ADHD and compassion fatigue.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Chad uses practical, evidence-based techniques and plain language to help people build coping skills and make small, doable changes in daily life.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has four years of experience as a clinician working with family and life stressors and with people who have developmental disabilities.
What credentials and location should I know about?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Montana and lists Montana as his practice location.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Current session formats are not listed here; please confirm available formats before booking to match your scheduling needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.