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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

10 yrs 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, 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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Anthony is thoughtful, respectful, and practical in his counseling. Would highly recommend him to anyone

Written on May 23, 2025 after therapy with Anthony for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and coping with life changes

He’s great. Just an awesome person and therapist.

Written on May 23, 2025 after therapy with Anthony for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and adhd

Always available when I need help.

Written on May 12, 2025 after therapy with Anthony for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and compassion fatigue

Having Anthony as a therapist has healed alot of past trauma, he has been the 1st individual to challenge my thoughts and encourage me to go further. I have really enjoyed Anthony as my therapist.

Written on May 03, 2025 after therapy with Anthony for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

I really enjoy working with Anthony. He is very thoughtful, considerate, listens, and gives great life advice! I’m happy to be with him!

Written on Apr 09, 2025 after therapy with Anthony for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning depression, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd

Anthony Penn is very kind supporting and attestation. He is my first therapist and I am very happy.

Written on Apr 08, 2025 after therapy with Anthony for 2 months on issues concerning addictions, family conflicts, and grief