Petya Pohlschneider, LCSW

Petya Pohlschneider is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Oregon with 17 years of professional experience. She combines clinical psychotherapy with training as an integrative health coach to address mood and mental health challenges from a whole-person perspective. Petya works with people facing life transitions and serious medical concerns, including new diagnoses such as cancer, hospice and end-of-life situations, caregiver stress, grief and loss, as well as anxiety and depression.

Her practice blends traditional talk therapy with mindfulness strategies and nutrition-informed interventions to create individualized plans that support both mental and physical well-being. Petya uses approaches such as mindfulness therapy, narrative therapy, client-centered techniques, and solution-focused methods, and she incorporates nutritional psychotherapy when appropriate. Nutritional psychotherapy here means combining psychotherapy with tailored nutrition guidance to support mood and wellness.

Petya emphasizes the connection between the gut and the brain and aims to help clients develop more fulfilling relationships, greater peace of mind, and improved overall wellness. She creates a compassionate, supportive space where people can explore goals, build coping skills, and move toward meaningful change. Petya offers guidance for a range of concerns including stress, parenting and young adult issues, pregnancy and childbirth, self-esteem and self-love, and women's issues, while also supporting those navigating life purpose and transitions.