Graham Petty

I provide therapy to youth, adults, parents, and couples who are navigating trauma, relationship challenges, loss, chronic stress, major life transitions, and other overwhelming experiences. I work with clients to better understand the patterns, experiences, and relationships that may be contributing to their current struggles, and to develop new ways of responding that support greater connection, confidence, and emotional well-being.

My approach is grounded in the belief that each person is unique and inherently worthy, resilient, and capable of loving and being loved. We all do the best we can with the tools we have been given while navigating our families, communities, relationships, and the broader social systems in which we live. Therapy can create space to understand how those experiences have shaped us and to build new tools for moving forward.

I have particular experience supporting youth and adults with issues related to parenting, family relationships, emotional regulation, and healthy relationships. Prior to becoming a therapist, I spent 15 years supporting youth and families and delivering programs on topics including parenting, healthy relationships, and emotional regulation. This background continues to inform my work with young people, parents, and adults who are making sense of their own family experiences or navigating the demands of parenthood.

I also work with couples who want to strengthen their relationship, rebuild trust, improve communication, or feel more connected to one another. Couples often come to therapy feeling stuck in recurring patterns of conflict, disconnection, parenting stress, or unmet emotional needs. I help partners better understand these patterns, communicate more effectively, navigate differences, and create space for each person to feel heard and understood. Together, we work toward responding to one another with greater openness, compassion, and intention.

For individuals who have experienced trauma or other distressing life experiences, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is an important part of my practice. EMDR can help reduce the emotional intensity associated with painful past experiences, allowing clients to feel more grounded in the present and better able to develop new, more effective ways of relating to themselves, others, and the world around them.

I value the relationships I build with my clients and aim to make therapy a collaborative process. I offer transparency and choice throughout our work together, and my style is warm, genuine, direct, and conversational. I strive to create a space where clients feel respected, supported, and affirmed in all aspects of their identities.

I offer a free 15-minute phone consultation for those interested in working with me. This is an opportunity to briefly discuss what is bringing you to therapy, what you are hoping for, and whether I may be a good fit for the support you are looking for.

I look forward to hearing from you.