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Antidote for HopeJoshua R. Petty, PMHNP-BC
Care · Specialties

Coping Skills

Concrete tools for stress, overwhelm and emotional regulation.

Insight alone does not get anyone through a hard Tuesday. Skills do. This work is about having something specific to reach for when stress arrives — and knowing which tool fits which moment.

How care usually works

We build a short, personal set of strategies — grounding, pacing, thought records, boundaries — and review honestly what worked in real life between visits.

What we focus on

  • Skills matched to your actual triggers
  • Between-visit practice and review
  • Motivational interviewing for follow-through
  • Medication support when symptoms block skill use

Let's start with a conversation

Virtual appointments, evenings and weekends included. Send a request and you'll hear back with available times.

Medical Disclaimer

If you or someone you know is in crisis, call 988 or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline). For a life-threatening emergency, dial 911. This site is not monitored and is not a substitute for emergency care.

The information on this site is for general educational purposes only and is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Reading this site does not create a clinician–patient relationship. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for personal guidance. Mentions of medications, devices, or procedures are informational and not endorsements. Full medical disclaimer.

Some listed indications involve investigational/off-label use.