Therapist in Vienna, Virginia Petrina Yemane, Therapist

Petrina Yemane, LPC, PhD, helps individuals and families across Virginia build resilience, improve emotional well-being, and navigate life’s challenges with greater clarity and confidence. At LifeStance Health, she provides compassionate, evidence-based mental health care for children, adolescents, teens, and adults through individual therapy, family therapy, and couples counseling. Her approach is collaborative and tailored, supporting clients as they work through concerns such as ADHD, anxiety, and trauma while developing practical coping strategies for everyday life. Dr. Yemane has extensive experience supporting children and adolescents, including those experiencing behavioral challenges, school-related concerns, and emotional regulation difficulties. She also works closely with families to strengthen communication and connection. In addition, she has experience serving individuals with autism spectrum disorders and developmental disabilities, and she incorporates inclusive, individualized treatment plans to meet diverse needs. Her clinical work emphasizes proven therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), while offering additional evidence-based interventions to support a wide range of mental health conditions. She is committed to helping clients process trauma, reduce anxiety, and build skills that foster long-term stability and growth. Known for her warm, attentive style, Dr. Yemane creates a safe, supportive environment where clients feel heard and empowered. Outside of her clinical work, she enjoys swimming, trail walks, movies, photography, and cooking.