Online Therapy for Ohio's Medical Community
Confidential, independent therapy for medical students, residents, fellows, attending physicians, and the partners who support them.
A career in medicine can be incredibly rewarding—but it can also be incredibly demanding.
Whether you're a medical student, resident, fellow, attending physician, or the partner of a physician or physician-in-training, you may be navigating long hours, high expectations, difficult decisions, constant uncertainty, and the pressure to keep going—even when you're running on empty.
Over time, it's easy to feel like everyone else has it figured out while you're quietly questioning yourself. You may find yourself struggling with stress, anxiety, burnout, perfectionism, self-doubt, relationship challenges, or simply wondering how much longer you can keep up this pace.
If you're someone who encourages others to seek help when they need it, reaching out for yourself can feel surprisingly difficult. You may have even talked yourself out of therapy more than once. You deserve the same compassion and support that you so often provide to others.
You might be wondering:
Will therapy actually help?
Will my psychologist understand the culture of medicine?
Will our conversations remain confidential?
Will therapy affect my medical license or career?
Do I really have time for this right now?
If you’ve had those thoughts, you’re not alone. A Place to Talk Counseling was created with you—and these exact concerns—in mind.
Whether you're seeking support for anxiety, burnout, depression, perfectionism, relationship challenges, or simply trying to navigate the unique demands of a career in medicine, you're in the right place.
My practice specializes in confidential, online therapy for Ohio medical students, residents, fellows, attending physicians, and the partners who support them. You deserve a psychologist who understands the culture of medicine and the unique personal and professional challenges that can arise throughout medical training, clinical practice, and life alongside a career in healthcare.
My name is Dr. Dannel Petgrave, and I'm a licensed clinical psychologist who helps people in medicine build healthier, more sustainable lives. Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and other evidence-based approaches, I work collaboratively with clients to navigate stress, anxiety, burnout, perfectionism, self-doubt, difficult feedback, career transitions, relationship concerns, and many of the other challenges that accompany a career in medicine.
Whether you're looking to improve your mental health, strengthen your relationships, find better work-life balance, or develop practical skills for navigating life's inevitable challenges, I'm here to help.
If you're ready to take the next step, I invite you to request your first appointment today.