Petra Cardoza
Teen & Young Adult Therapist, LMHC
Patient, direct and never in a hurry.
Petra Cardoza sees teens and young adults who are autistic or have ADHD.
She works with them on school, friendships, routines and plans for what comes next. A parent or guardian takes part in the first conversation, and Petra explains how privacy and consent work under Washington rules before the first session.
Outside work she plays in a community orchestra and bakes bread on Sundays.
Credentials
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Washington
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How I work
I let the teen set the pace and the topic. Sessions can be sitting, walking the room, drawing or typing in the chat, whatever makes it easier to talk. I keep parents informed in ways we agree on together at the start.
Beyond the practice
On weekends Petra plays viola in a community orchestra and bakes bread that rarely lasts the day.
Areas of focus
School and friendships
Making sense of people, classes and routines
Sensory needs
Finding what helps and asking for it
What comes next
Planning for college, work or a move