- Addictions and recovery
- Grief and loss
- Stress and anxiety
About Penny
Penny Howland is a licensed clinical social worker with 40 years of experience. She brings long experience in medical and mental health settings to help people facing strong life stresses. Her work often focuses on addictions, grief, depression, anxiety, and men's wellbeing concerns.
Much of Penny's background comes from working alongside medical teams. She has supported people in dialysis settings, those who are terminally ill, and people coping with substance use and major life adjustments. That history shapes a practical, grounded approach in sessions.
Penny draws on both psychodynamic ideas and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She pays attention to how past relationships affect current patterns and also helps people try new behaviors and coping skills. Sessions tend to mix talking about history with concrete steps to manage symptoms.
She earned a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Social Work from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. Penny holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and she is affiliated with professional organizations including ACSW and NASW.
Penny values the mind-body connection and the ability people have to adapt. She often helps people facing grief, caregiving strain, relationship problems, and stress related to work or life transitions. Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling details.
How Penny's Approaches Translate to Online Work
Psychodynamic therapy looks at how past relationships and early experiences shape current feelings and behavior. In online sessions this usually means talking through patterns, memories, and recurring themes to better understand why certain reactions happen. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on current thoughts and actions. It uses clear steps to change unhelpful thought patterns and build practical skills for mood, anxiety, sleep, or compulsive behaviors. Finding the right approach is part of the process. Penny will work collaboratively to decide which methods to use based on a person's goals, history, and what feels most useful. That choice can shift over time as progress is made. The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and let people check in from locations that are quieter or more convenient. It also allows therapists to combine talking about history with homework and skill practice between sessions, so progress continues outside the meeting time.Areas of expertise
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Experience
40+ years
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Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Penny work with?
Penny addresses a wide range of issues including addictions, grief, depression, anxiety, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, career stress, and men's issues.
How would you describe Penny's therapy style?
She blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and psychodynamic ideas, combining discussion of past patterns with practical coping strategies for day-to-day life.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
Penny has 40 years of clinical work, much of it in medical and mental health settings such as dialysis care, hospice and substance use programs.
Where is Penny based and what are her credentials?
She practices in Florida and holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Can I work with Penny if I'm outside the United States?
She accepts international clients; sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Penny?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.