Penny Howland

Penny Howland is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with forty years of experience helping people manage strong emotions and life changes. She combines practical therapy methods with a focus on how the body and mind affect one another. Penny often supports clients facing grief, addiction, stress, anxiety, anger, and relationship challenges.

Her background includes work in medical and mental health settings. She has supported people in dialysis care, hospice and end-of-life counseling, substance abuse programs, and adjustment to major life shifts. This range gives her experience with both medical concerns and emotional recovery.

Penny uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and psychodynamic approaches to guide sessions. She focuses on what the person wants to change and on small steps that can make daily life more manageable. Sessions look at patterns of thought and behavior while also attending to deeper life themes and past influences.

She believes in the mind-body connection and in people’s capacity to adapt. Penny encourages practical routines, emotion regulation skills, and clearer communication to ease stress and improve sleep. Her work also includes coaching around career concerns and caregiver stress.

Penny holds a BA and a Master of Social Work from Wayne State University. She practices in Florida and offers services in English, including for international clients. To begin, she asks clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on availability.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It helps by teaching practical strategies to change unhelpful thinking and improve everyday behaviors for issues like anxiety, depression, anger, and sleeping problems.

Psychodynamic therapy looks at how past experiences and relationship patterns shape present difficulties. It can help people uncover recurring themes, understand emotional triggers, and gain insight into long-term patterns that affect mood and intimacy.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Penny will work with each person to match methods to their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they decide whether to emphasize skill-based work, deeper exploration, or a mix of both.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins, and offering sessions during nonwork hours. It also makes it possible for international clients to connect with a licensed professional in Florida without relocating.