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Penny Nevins

Penny Nevins

LMHC

Therapist · Florida · 23+ years of experience

Compassionate trauma-informed care for strong emotions

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  • Trauma recovery
  • Anger management
  • Self esteem work

About Penny

Penny Nevins is a licensed mental health counselor with 23 years of clinical experience in Florida. She focuses on helping people heal after trauma, build stronger self-esteem, and manage intense emotions like anger. Her work emphasizes practical steps and steady support so people can feel more in control of everyday life.

Her approach is calm and direct. She listens closely to each person's story and helps them name what is causing distress. Sessions often focus on developing coping skills, improving communication, and reducing the impact of past hurts. Penny aims to make each conversation useful and grounded in real-life needs.

She has worked with people affected by abuse and domestic violence, and she supports those living with chronic illness or caregiving stress. She also assists with problems tied to family background, separation, and fertility-related strain. Her experience includes addressing compassion fatigue and complex feelings tied to abandonment or dependent personality patterns.

Penny uses practical, evidence-informed methods tailored to the situation. She adapts techniques to match a person's pace and goals. The focus is on small, measurable changes that add up over time.

Clients who want clear, steady support find her approach straightforward. She helps people set realistic goals and try new ways of coping. The aim is to restore a sense of agency and calm after difficult experiences.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

23+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

How Penny’s Approaches Work Online

Penny uses client-centered therapy to guide conversations around what matters most to each person. This approach focuses on listening, validating feelings, and helping clients set their own goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and to practice new behaviors that reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Penny will discuss options with each person and tailor methods to match their needs and preferences. Together they set small, achievable goals and adjust the plan as progress is made.

If you are thinking about online therapy, confirm the session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also help people keep consistent momentum between sessions by reducing interruptions to routine. Licensed professionals and therapists often combine listening and practical exercises to make sessions feel useful and focused.

At a glance

Listed location
Florida
Experience
23+ years
Credentials
LMHC
Languages
English
License (Florida)
LMHC · No. MH16991
NPI
1326181033

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Penny commonly address?

She helps people work through trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Other areas include compassion fatigue, chronic illness, and family-of-origin issues.

What is her general therapy style?

Penny combines client-centered listening with practical techniques. Sessions focus on clear goals, skill building, and real-life problem solving.

What kind of experience does she bring?

She has 23 years of clinical experience supporting people through complex challenges like domestic violence, chronic health issues, and caregiving stress.

Where is Penny licensed and practicing?

She is a licensed mental health counselor in Florida listed as LMHC and practices with that credential in the state.

Which languages are sessions available in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

She is not currently accepting international clients.

How does cost and payment work?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Penny?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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