- Trauma recovery
- Self-esteem work
- Solution-focused methods
About Penny
Penny Nevins is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 23 years of clinical experience. She focuses on trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. Penny helps people who are trying to figure out what comes next after major changes in work, relationships, or health.
She works in straightforward, client-centered ways. Sessions often begin by listening to immediate concerns and building practical steps for relief. Penny uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused methods to help people notice patterns, test small changes, and track what does and does not help.
Penny has worked with survivors of abuse and people affected by domestic violence. She also supports those managing chronic illness, caregiver stress, and family system problems. Her background includes long-term clinical practice across a range of emotional and interpersonal issues.
In sessions she addresses harder feelings like shame, guilt, and anger with clear strategies. That can include grounding techniques, behavioral experiments, and motivation-focused conversations to help people move from stuck to active problem solving. She also helps people reflect on identity and life purpose without promising outcomes.
People who want concrete steps often find this approach useful. Penny will discuss goals, try different strategies, and adjust the work based on what the person finds helpful. To begin, she asks a few practical questions and schedules a first session to set clear next steps.
How Penny’s approaches translate to online work
Penny uses Client-Centered Therapy to prioritize the person’s own goals and experience, focusing on listening, reflection, and collaborative planning. That approach helps clarify what matters most and shapes the next steps in therapy.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify thought and behavior patterns that keep people stuck. CBT involves practical exercises and small experiments that can be done between sessions to test new ways of coping and thinking.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Penny will discuss options and decide together which methods fit the client’s goals and preferences. She adjusts techniques based on what the person finds useful and on how the process is going.
Session formats are not listed in the original biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. Many people find online sessions fit into busy days because they remove travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let someone choose a quieter setting. Discuss scheduling and practical needs with Penny during the matching questionnaire and first session to arrange sessions that fit everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
23+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
Penny works with trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. She also addresses related issues such as family problems, chronic illness, and communication challenges.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She starts with client-centered listening and then uses practical tools from CBT and solution-focused therapy. Sessions focus on identifying patterns and testing small, manageable changes.
What is her professional experience?
She has 23 years of clinical experience working with a range of emotional and interpersonal issues. That background includes work with survivors of abuse and people facing chronic health or caregiver stress.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
Penny is an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - licensed in Florida. Her practice is located in Florida.
What languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the matching and scheduling steps.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. The questionnaire and scheduling steps set up the initial appointment.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.