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Penny Nevins

Therapist

Penny Nevins

LMHC

Florida · 23+ years of experience

Trauma-informed care with practical skills

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Step 1

  • Trauma recovery
  • Self-esteem work
  • Practical coping

About Penny

Penny Nevins is a licensed mental health counselor with 23 years of experience in Florida. She focuses on helping people recover from trauma, build self-esteem, and handle big life changes. Penny aims to create a calm, non-judgmental space where people can talk through painful experiences and find steady ways to cope.

Her work often addresses the effects of abuse and domestic violence, and she helps people manage anger, compassion fatigue, and mood challenges. She also supports those facing chronic illness, disability, fertility stress, and caregiver strain. Penny pays attention to how family history and relationship patterns shape current struggles.

Therapy with Penny tends to be practical and person-focused. She uses methods that help people understand how their thoughts and behaviors interact, set achievable goals, and practice new ways of responding. Sessions aim to build skills that fit everyday life, such as emotion regulation and clearer communication.

Penny brings experience helping clients who identify with autism and Asperger syndrome, and she works with issues like abandonment, dependent personality patterns, blended family concerns, and divorce or separation. She also addresses forgiveness, guilt, and shame in ways that honor each person’s pace.

People who choose Penny can expect an empathic, steady professional presence. She collaborates with each person to set goals and track progress. Prospective clients should use the Start Therapy process to match and schedule based on availability.

Step 2

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

23+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

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How Penny’s Approaches Work Online

Penny uses client-centered therapy to listen closely and build a collaborative plan with each person. This approach focuses on understanding the client's experience and shaping sessions around what matters most to them.

She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT is useful for issues like anger, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes because it breaks problems into practical, testable steps.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Penny will talk with clients about their goals and preferences and then suggest techniques to try. She adapts methods over time so the plan fits each person's needs and pace.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, or make attendance simpler when travel or health concerns make in-person meetings difficult. Licensed professionals can adjust frequency and focus to match everyday schedules and responsibilities.

Step 4

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

Penny works with trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. She also focuses on issues like chronic illness, caregiver stress, family problems, and fertility concerns.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style is empathic and person-centered, with practical techniques from cognitive behavioral and solution-focused approaches. Sessions emphasize clear goals and doable skills.

How much experience does she have?

Penny has 23 years of clinical experience working with a range of complex life challenges. That experience includes supporting survivors of abuse and people managing chronic health issues.

What are her credentials and location?

She is a licensed mental health counselor, FL LMHC, practicing in Florida.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can I work with her if I live outside the U.S.?

International clients are not currently accepted. Prospective clients should confirm location-based details before booking.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I start a session with Penny?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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