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Meet Petra Wilkes—Therapist at Best Therapists

Petra Wilkes, MHC

Florida, IMHC25031

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About Petra | She/her

Everyone has the potential to lead a fulfilling and meaningful life. Counseling services are designed to help clients unlock their potential and achieve their goals. After receiving the benefits of mental health support, Petra, a veteran of the U.S. Navy, decided to pivot her career and offer the same opportunity to others. Petra holds fast to the "wounded healer" model of helping. Petra believes in the power of storytelling. Narrative therapy invites people to separate their problems from their personhood, encouraging individuals to make room for more preferred stories.

Message to clients

It's all about you! A wide range of counseling services are tailored to what you need and where you want to focus. Sometimes, you may need to hear a complicated truth; other times, you need a sensitive ear. Together, we can navigate those areas and help equip and empower you to reach your full potential. Thus, mutual trust and a commitment to the therapeutic momentum are essential to your recovery. Explore the types of services offered and begin your new story today!

Education

Masters of Art in Marriage and Family Therapy | Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, 2019

Race and ethnicity

Black, African immigrant, Multiracial, Native American, White

Cultural and experiential knowledge

Black culture, Multicultural

Languages spoken

English

Spiritual knowledge

Christianity, Non-religious (Agnosticism, Atheism, Secular), Taoism

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Virtual or in person

Virtual and In Person

Specialties

Career counseling/coaching, Life transitions, Couples counseling

Additional areas of focus

Abuse, Bicultural or multicultural experience, Blended families, Coparenting, Step parenting, Body image, Codependency, Career counseling/coaching, Couples counseling, Depression, Family counseling, Existential questioning, Divorce counseling, First generation immigrant experience, First responders, Grief and/or loss, Infidelity/affairs, Insomnia, LBGTQ+ sexuality, Panic attacks, Parenting, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Postpartum depression, Racial/cultural identity, Self esteem/self worth, Self harm, Social anxiety, Socioeconomic issues, Spirituality, Suicidal thoughts, Stress, Sports performance, Sexual harassment, abuse, and/or assault, Second or third generation immigrant experience, Premartial counseling, Military families, Learning disabilities, Polyamorous/non-monogamous couples counseling, Caring professionals, Trauma, Veterans/military services

Therapeutic style

Intellectual, Solutions-oriented, Empowering, Passionate

Modalities

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotionally focused therapy (EFT), Gottman method, Narrative, Play therapy, Solutions-focused brief therapy, Strengths-based therapy, Somatic therapy, Faith-based counseling

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Cost

$200

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Individual Session

$240

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Couples Session

$270

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Family Session

Sliding scale

Offers sliding scale spots

Insurance accepted
Does not work directly with insurance companies
Works with your out of network benefits to get you reimbursed for therapy
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Peer review

Petra is an exceptional counselor. She is able to expertly weave stories and inspire individuals to be their most authentic selves. She has such a large skill set and brings so many diverse techniques to the situation. She harbors endless wisdoms and walks with pure compassion in her work.

—Sophie Gengler, CMHC
Peer review

Petra is an exceptional therapist! She creates a warm and welcoming environment that invites clients to genuine and present for themselves as they rediscover themselves and create a new narrative.

— Candice Richardson, LMFT
Peer review

Petra is thoughtful, knowledgeable, inspirational and easy to engage. Her insight, forethought and therapeutic approach encourages wholeness, health and growth. If you are looking for these attributes in a counselor, I’d highly recommend Petra

—Angelia White, LMHC
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