- CBT methods
- Mindfulness skills
- Solution-focused goals
About Giovanna
Giovanna Pennick is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with four years of clinical experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem struggles, grief, trauma, and life changes. Giovanna also supports those facing issues like guilt and shame, caregiver stress, fertility challenges, and career worries.
Her approach is straightforward and conversational. She listens first, then helps clients name the problem and notice patterns that keep them stuck. Sessions often focus on practical steps that can be tried between meetings, with follow-up to see what helps.
Giovanna uses several therapy methods depending on the situation. She draws on client-centered work to keep sessions focused on the person's experience. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used when thoughts and behaviors are targets for change. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills and mindfulness practices may be offered to help manage strong emotions.
She also pulls from solution-focused techniques to set clear, manageable goals and track progress. This mix aims to be direct and useful for everyday life problems like communication breakdowns, isolation, or handling shame from past events.
People can expect a practical tone and an emphasis on measurable steps. Giovanna invites open conversation about values, culture, and discrimination that affect someone's sense of self. She works in English and practices from Texas.
How her methods translate to online sessions
Giovanna uses client-centered work to keep the focus on the person's experience. That means sessions begin with listening and reflecting, helping someone clarify what matters most and which feelings come up around guilt or shame.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to map links between thoughts, emotions, and actions. CBT offers concrete exercises to try between meetings, like tracking automatic thoughts or testing a small behavioral change. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills and mindfulness may be added when intense emotions or persistent stress make it hard to act differently.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Giovanna will help assess which methods fit the client's goals and preferences, and she adjusts plans as progress is tracked. The decision about mix and pace comes from conversation rather than a fixed plan.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, and use written worksheets or guided mindfulness between meetings. These practical benefits can help therapy feel more manageable without promising a specific outcome.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma, grief, self-esteem, career concerns, and guilt and shame among other topics.
How would she approach shame or guilt?
She listens to the story behind the feeling, helps identify unhelpful thought patterns, and uses practical exercises to test new ways of thinking and acting.
What is her clinical background?
She has four years of professional experience working with people facing life changes, communication problems, and emotional distress.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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