- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship concerns
- Life purpose work
About Giovanna
Giovanna Pennick is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with four years of practice. She works with adults who feel stuck after a change in work, relationships, health, or family life. Her focus areas include stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, and questions about life purpose.
She uses straightforward talking and listening to help people sort what matters next. Giovanna draws on client-centered work to follow each person's pace. She also uses cognitive behavioral tools to identify unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors.
Mindfulness and skills from dialectical behavior therapy appear when people need help managing intense emotions. Solution-focused techniques are used to set small, practical steps toward clearer goals. Sessions often include concrete strategies people can try between meetings.
Giovanna supports people dealing with caregiving stress, blended family issues, communication problems, divorce and separation, fertility concerns, and work stress. She also addresses trauma, abuse, compassion fatigue, shame, and isolation without assuming any single path forward.
Her approach is collaborative and straightforward. She listens, offers options based on what clients bring, and adjusts the plan as they learn what helps. People who want to clarify next steps or regain steadier ground after a life change may find this practical focus useful.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-centered work means sessions start from what matters most to the person and proceed at their pace. This approach helps when someone is unsure what to prioritize and wants a counselor who listens and reflects concerns back clearly.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on spotting thought patterns and testing small behavior changes. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and practical work around career or relationship choices. Dialectical Behavior Therapy provides tools for managing strong emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness when feelings and reactions feel overwhelming.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, try approaches that fit those goals, and adjust plans based on what helps. This is a collaborative decision rather than a one-size-fits-all prescription.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy life by avoiding travel and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. They can also let someone take a break during a workday, use audio-only if they prefer not to be on camera, or keep regular weekly meetings without commuting. These practical benefits help integrate therapy into everyday routines.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, trauma and questions about life purpose.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses client-centered conversation alongside CBT and solution-focused techniques to identify small steps and new ways of thinking that can change day-to-day routines.
What is her professional background?
She has four years of professional experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor and has worked with a range of life and relationship concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is licensed as an LPC in Texas and practices with that credential in mind.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept clients from other countries?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.