Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, was developed in the 80s by American psychologist, Francine Shapiro. Together, with her work on the Adaptive Information Processing Model (AIP) and EMDR, she has been highly influential in the psychotherapy field and has helped many people improve their quality of life through her therapy techniques.
EMDR Therapy helps people heal from traumatic and distressing experiences by changing the way the memory is stored in the brain through the use of bilateral stimulation. The treatment process strives to “rewire” the brain to have a different reaction to the same negative memory. Over time the traumatic and negative experiences are no longer as disturbing as they once were.
Integrative health care, psychotherapy and various mental health services
exclusively for women.
Female-focused trauma and PTSD
therapies including:
EMDR, CBT, CPT, PET, DBT.
Confidential psychotherapy sessions
for women and young girls
(ages 12 years and older).
Social-emotional, Behavioral, Developmental, Personlaity, Thematic and Cognitive assessments.
Pharmacogenetic testing through Genomind. Gene-drug interactions are identified based on an individual's genetic composition.
Office-based medication management for women diagnosed with an Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) with a Buprenorphine Treatment Practitioner.
Meet Dr. Lisa Petrongelli
Dr. Petrongelli provides confidential health care, in addition to individual and group psychotherapy to female adult and adolescent clients. She has experience working with a diverse clientele and welcomes women from all racial and ethnic backgrounds. Her practice specializes in treating women who are in need of mental health assistance and management of their related health care needs. The treatment of a woman's total health, both physical and mental, is the focus during treatment.
The effectiveness of all care relies on forming a collaborative, trusting relationship with your clinician. It is important to find someone who is a good match for you. We invite you to explore our practice website in order to learn more about our practice and treatment options.
Dr. Petrongelli is a Clinical Psychologist and an ANCC board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with Full Practice Authority. As a Clinical Psychologist she intersections aspects of primary health care with mental, emotional health and behavior modifications. Dr. Petrongelli examines how biological, social and psychological factors influence how women make choices about their health and lifestyles.
Dr. Petrongelli offers women an integrative approach to psychotherapy, utilizing a number of therapeutic orientations and techniques which allows for a more individualized experience for her clients. As a Family Nurse Practitioner, she has provided comprehensive healthcare for the individual and family across all ages, genders, and body systems. While working in a private internal medicine practice she readily diagnosed illnesses, developed treatment plans and prescribed medications. Her psychotherapeutic orientations include Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (Behavioral and Dialectical Behavior Therapy), Humanistic Therapy (Person-Centered and Client-Centered), and Somatic Experiencing. The therapeutic approach(s) she applies focuses around helping a woman reach her personal goals. This is a unique relationship, in that it is strictly confidential and provides an opportunity to be completely honest with your clinician and oneself. It is almost inevitable for a new client, to fear judgment or rejection, particularly when you are being so open, but it’s not the role of the clinician to judge. Dr. Petrongelli is there to support women and help them regain their personal strengths. Through this therapeutic work, clients have an opportunity to express emotions, thoughts, and experiences.
Dr. Petrongelli has earned specialized training as a Buprenorphine Practitioner, credentialed by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (See SAMHSA website link below). She has experience prescribing office-based buprenorphine-containing medications which have been proven to be an effective treatment for clients who are addicted to opioids. In addition to the use of medications, psychotherapy is incorporated with such elements as Motivational Enhancement Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, preventative education and interventions in case of relapse.
Dr. Petrongelli's doctoral dissertation focused on animal-assisted psychotherapies (AAP) and children diagnosed with Pervasive Developmental Disorders. The application of animals as supportive and emotional tools is unique and an expanding field in which mental health professionals incorporate trained therapy animals into psychotherapeutic environments.
Our practice offers AAP interventions as an adjunctive option within traditional CBT psychotherapy sessions. Animal-assisted psychotherapists are responsible for managing both the client and the animal, which means they monitor the safety, welfare, behavioral changes and emotional well-being of both parties, while also understanding how to combine the strengths, challenges, needs and desires of all involved.
Dr. Petrongelli has received specialized training in group-based therapies. During her doctoral education, extern and internship, she facilitated and effectively addressed complex group-subject matters with both children and adults. Her practice group therapy focus is Grief and Loss Sharing. Dr. Petrongelli experienced the personal loss of her sister Anna. After several years of personal struggle, she found that her purpose to help other women is greater than her own suffering and grief. Her intuitiveness related to the battles of grieving and loss, offers women experiencing bereavement, a resourcefulness that only someone who has been through what others are going through can offer. Her therapeutic approach focuses on the emotional pain caused by the death of a loved one, as the greatest unifying tragedy that humanity knows. When it comes to one, it comes to all, and this must be gently dealt with.
Lisensure
Registered Professional Nurse
Registered Nurse Practitioner
Full Practice Authority Nurse Practitioner
ANCC Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
SAMSA Buprenorphine Practitioner
Certifications
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, CCTP
Animal-Assisted Intervention Specialist, C-AAIS
Professional Affiliations
Sigma Theta Tau International, Honor Society for Nurses, Member
Psi Chi International, Honor Society for Psychology, Member
American Psychological Association (APA), Member
American Nurses Association (ANA), Member
Human-Animal Interaction, American Physiological Association (APA) Division 17, Sec 13, Member
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), Member
Association of Animal-Assisted Intervention Professionals (AAAIP), Member
Pet Partners, Certified Animal Assisted Team Handler
EMDR International Association (EMDRIA), Member
Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI), Member
Publications
Evaluation of Prosocial Behaviors During Animal-Assisted Therapy for Children with Pervasive Developmental Disorders (2010) - Doctoral Dissertation
Comfortable In Her Shell (2024) - Gateway Press, Children's Book
Front of our practice building
Reception and Greeting Area
Reception and Greeting Area
Meeting Area
Group Therapy Area
Consultation Office
Individual Psychotherapy Office
Examination Room
We are located on Rt 31 in Algonquin, IL
Monday 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Tuesday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Wednesday 9:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Thursday Closed
Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday By appoinment
At our location, we share space with our
non-profit organization, THERAPY HOUSE.
We offer a warm and friendly home-like environment.
We would love for you to visit us soon!