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Anthony Penn, LPC

Stress, Anxiety Anger management Self esteem, Motivation Depression Coping with life changes
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About me

Hi! My name is Anthony Penn. I’m an LPC licensed in the state Virginia. I have a Master’s in Mental Health Rehabilitation Counseling from Virginia Commonwealth University. I have over 10 years of counseling experience and 20 years of experience working with individuals struggling to manage psychological and/or emotional difficulties, including those diagnosed with severe mental illness.

I’ve worked with a good variety of age groups and populations over the years in my work. I’ve worked in a variety of settings (i.e., private practice, acute inpatient psychiatric facilities, outpatient therapy programs such as partial hospitalization programs, group homes, forensic facilities, and community mental health programs). I’m pleased to say I’ve had the opportunity to assist individuals with a large range of issues and I have yet to meet a challenge that was unwelcome. One of my greatest honors has been to treat active duty, veterans, and retired service members who have served in combat and have faced significant challenges re-integrating into society once returning home.

My counseling approach can be heavy in cognitive behavioral approaches but I love to incorporate mindfulness, solution-focused therapy, and positive psychology into my work. If any of this sounds relevant to you please do not hesitate to contact me.

Professional experience

10yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Anger management Self esteem, Motivation Depression Coping with life changes

Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Compassion fatigue, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and separation, Emptiness, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Paranoia, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Self-harm, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Young adult issues

Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy

Services offered

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License information

VA LPC 0701005736

Reviews

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Good listener

Written on Nov 23, 2024 after therapy with Anthony for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes

Anthony has helped me so much in such a short amount of time. He has a way of communicating effectively and gives me tools that I can use daily.

Written on Oct 31, 2024 after therapy with Anthony for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

A great listener. Patient and thoughtful. And brings a great deal of wisdom to the sessions.

Written on Oct 24, 2024 after therapy with Anthony for 4 months on issues concerning coping with life changes

Mr. Penn is absolutely awesome and has helped me through some tough times recently. I would recommend him to anyone as he gives amazingly great advice but also listens to you. Thank you Mr. Penn!!

Written on Aug 28, 2024 after therapy with Anthony for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, and self esteem

Understanding therapist and easy spoken.

Written on Aug 25, 2024 after therapy with Anthony for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, anger management, and compassion fatigue

Anthony has been a great help in helping me grow and heal from past trauma. He has offered support and encouragement while allowing me to be in control of the internal processing

Written on Jul 31, 2024 after therapy with Anthony for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse