My name is Robert Petruzzi, PhD, and I am a licensed psychologist and a certified school psychologist. In addition, I am certified as a supervisor of school psychological services and a school administrator. With over 35 years of experience in private practice and schools, I have helped children, adolescents, adults, families and couples to achieve goals aimed at creating a healthier lifestyle.
As the founder of the Associates of Springfield Psychological, I had created and managed a large psychology practice in the past. Currently, I now specialize in direct treatment and care of my clients. I utilize cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), insight therapy, behavior therapy, relaxation and stress management along with other modalities.
As the founder of the Associates of Springfield Psychological, I had created and managed a large psychology practice in the past. Currently, I now specialize in direct treatment and care of my clients. I utilize cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), insight therapy, behavior therapy, relaxation and stress management along with other modalities.
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Having worked with a wide variety of clients over the years, number of clients have gone on to college or have returned to college or programs to finish with their degrees. One young man who was bullied as a child and an adolescent had become very reclusive after high school. He didn't go out and socializing was painful and frightening.
The condition may last months or years, with triggers that can bring back memories of the trauma accompanied by intense emotional and physical reactions. Symptoms may include nightmares or unwanted memories of the trauma, avoidance of situations that bring back memories of the trauma, heightened reactions, anxiety, or depressed mood.
Learning about how you view yourself and what worth and value you are to other people is important. It is also important to value yourself. Your choices and decisions work hand in hand with your self esteem. People with higher self esteem are more motivated to take care of themselves and strive towards fullfilling goals.
The ability to monitor our emotions and thoughts from moment to moment is key to understanding ourselves better, being at peace with who we are and proactively managing our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. In addition, self-aware people tend to act consciously (rather than react passively), and tend to be in good psychological health and to have a positive outlook on life.
Learning how to parent, without causing stress on the child is difficult. Just by sending them texts during the day prior to a big test can add to their anxiety. Talking to your kids in an effective, positive way can help with your parenting and the child will not feel like they have been lectured to, and they will tend to listen more!
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John Bernstein
Dec 08, 2020
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Ant
Oct 13, 2020
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Dr. Petruzzi is an incredible therapist and an even better person. He has helped me in ways that have changed my daily life for the better, as well as always supporting and picking me up during the ups and downs everyone experiences through life. I cannot express enough how amazing he really is, thank you Dr. Petruzzi
Anne Marie Kohler
Aug 26, 2020
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I am forever thankful and grateful I met Dr. Petruzzi!! He is an excellent therapist. He is kind, genuine and very compassionate. From the moment I met him almost 2 years ago, I knew he was going to be so helpful. I felt very comfortable and at ease within 5 minutes. He is very easy to talk to. Dr. Petruzzi gives the best advice and has helped me with so many different issues in my life. I am very fortunate he is there for me.
Brian Rule
Jun 19, 2020
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Dr Petruzzi is the best around! If you’re lucky enough to get time with him, don’t hesitate. He will lead you down the best path for your life, and validate you when your trying to find your way out of the darkness. I’m making my way to the light, and Dr Petruzzi had everything to do with that! If you need help, and you can get time with Dr Petruzzi, your already well on your way to a life filled with happiness and strength.
