I am a behavioral health therapist with 30 years of experience. I am currently in private practice but prior worked in both hospital and treatment program settings. My undergraduate and graduate degrees were obtained up north in N.Y. and CT. I am proficient with clients struggling with depression, anxiety and stress management, relationship issues and family reintegration. I have experience with substance abuse and addiction using a 12 step format. I have some experience dealing with trauma and PTSD, and anger management. I utilize a combination of cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, solution-focused and psychodynamic therapies.
I consider myself compassionate, non-judgemental and a good listener and use user-friendly language, I am a facilitator, collaborator and do not mandate or dictate. My therapeutic goal is to help clients find harmony and peace in their lives.
Come join me to work on your challenges and struggles.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, First responder issues, Infidelity, Jealousy, Military and veterans issues
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
FL LMHC MH1838
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Penny is a straight to point, detail oriented therapist who says it like it is. There is no fluff, but actual substance. She has a succinct way of focusing in on getting to the root of the issue, and manages to keep all the info in line to help organize thoughts and make progress. I highly recommend her to anyone struggling to understand their situation and make a change.
Written on Jan 06, 2024 after therapy with Penny for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and self esteem
Penny is great
Written on Feb 24, 2023 after therapy with Penny for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compas
Penny really listens, has thoughtful responses to my questions and challenges me to put into practice the things we talk about during our sessions.
Written on Dec 28, 2022 after therapy with Penny for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, and relationship issues
My first session with penny went better than I expected. I look forward to the progress I will be making with the help of penny. Very insightful, very good listener and helpful in every way.
Written on Dec 27, 2022 after therapy with Penny for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, anger management, and adhd
Penny is wise, and has helped me understand realistic expectations. Her insight is very direct, and a true guide to move forward. Thank you Penny.
Written on Oct 21, 2022 after therapy with Penny for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues
Penny helped me organize an unmanageable situation, by using her techniques I was able to reduce my anxiety and worry. I also responded to my adult child in a healthier manner which helped our relationship move in a better direction
Written on Sep 28, 2022 after therapy with Penny for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and grief