- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- Relationship work
About Pennie
Pennie Brooks is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (FL LMHC) with 42 years of experience in the mental health field. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and anger. Pennie also addresses issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, body image, chronic illness and pain, and caregiver stress.
Her background includes work in acute care hospitals, rehabilitation centers, hospice settings, and government-funded programs for at-risk youth. She has run long-term private practice and has experience supporting people after brain and spinal cord injury. Her career spans clinical settings where practical problem-solving was essential.
Pennie uses evidence-based methods like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside client-centered approaches. She also incorporates hypnotherapy and relationship-focused work such as the Gottman Method when appropriate. Sessions focus on building skills and concrete strategies for daily life.
She has supported people through major life transitions, recovery from abuse, and chronic medical challenges. Pennie has experience with LGBTQ+ clients, single parents, and adults facing identity and loss, and she works with adults across the lifespan.
Pennie emphasizes collaborative, skills-based work. She helps people develop tools for coping with immediate stress and planning for longer-term goals. Many clients return for periodic work as new challenges arise.
Sessions are conducted in English from Florida. Prospective clients are asked to confirm current session options before booking.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being driven by them. It encourages clarifying values and taking committed steps toward what matters, which can help with anxiety, stress, and life transitions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) identifies unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaches practical skills to change them. CBT is often used for anxiety, mood concerns, and managing day-to-day symptoms.
Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and collaboration. The therapist supports the client's goals and helps develop coping strategies at a comfortable pace.
Deciding which approach to use is a team effort. Pennie will work with each person to match methods to their goals, needs, and preferences. That might mean trying one method first and adjusting as work continues.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, since the biography does not list them. Online work can make scheduling easier by fitting sessions into busy weeks, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins that match a person's routine. Some formats are better for shorter check-ins while others suit longer work; discuss practical needs when you arrange the first appointment.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
42+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, and anger, plus related concerns like attachment, body image, chronic illness, and caregiver stress.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Sessions are skills-based and collaborative, using approaches such as ACT, CBT, client-centered methods, hypnotherapy, and relationship tools like the Gottman Method to help with practical coping strategies.
How much experience does she have?
Pennie has 42 years of experience in the mental health field, including work in hospitals, rehab centers, hospice, government programs, and long-term private practice.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (FL LMHC) and practices out of Florida.
Can non-US or international clients work with her?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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