- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Guilt and shame work
About Penny
Penny Howland is a Florida LCSW with 40 years of clinical experience. She has worked in medical and mental health settings and with people facing substance use, terminal illness, grief, and adjustment after major life changes. Penny lists concerns she addresses including addiction, relationships, depression, anxiety, trauma, and guilt and shame.
She trained at Wayne State University where she earned a BA and a Master of Social Work. Over four decades she has practiced in dialysis units, hospice and end-of-life care, substance abuse programs, and other clinical settings. Those experiences shape a practical way of working with stress, grief, and chronic health situations.
Penny typically draws on approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and psychodynamic therapy, choosing what fits a person’s goals. Sessions focus on identifying patterns of thought and behavior, and on looking at how past relationships affect present feelings. She also pays attention to the connection between physical health and emotional well-being.
People bring a wide range of concerns to her, from impulsivity and compulsive behavior to loneliness, career strain, and parenting stress. She also helps people who struggle with anger, sleep problems, and issues tied to intimacy and attachment. Her practice includes work related to hospice, caregiver stress, and aging.
Penny is a member of the American Clinical Social Work Association and the National Association of Social Workers. The profile lists English as the language used in sessions and notes that international clients are accepted. If you want to proceed with matching and scheduling, follow the site steps to complete the short questionnaire.
Cognitive and Relational Approaches for Online Work
Two approaches noted in Penny's profile are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and psychodynamic therapy. CBT focuses on spotting and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, sleeping problems, and compulsive patterns. Psychodynamic therapy looks at how earlier relationships and patterns influence current feelings and reactions, which can help with shame, attachment issues, and recurring relationship struggles.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Penny will help you decide which methods to try based on your goals, history, and what feels most useful. The choice can change over time as new issues come up or progress is made, and she uses approaches that fit the situation.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. They can also make it simpler to keep continuity of care if life or work requires flexibility. Licensed professionals will work with you to arrange a practical plan for regular sessions that matches your day-to-day life.
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Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with addiction, grief, depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, and related concerns such as guilt and shame.
How does she approach guilt and shame?
Penny uses methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and psychodynamic ideas to look at thoughts, behaviors, and past relationship patterns that keep shame or guilt active.
What is her background and clinical experience?
She earned a BA and an MSW from Wayne State University and has 40 years of experience in medical and mental health settings including dialysis, hospice, and substance abuse care.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Florida LCSW and her practice is based in Florida.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and the profile indicates international clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the site button to see online therapy options, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.