- Skills-based support
- Trauma-informed care
- Resilience building
About Pennie
Pennie Brooks is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with more than 40 years in the mental health field. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and anger. Her work is direct and practical, aimed at helping people get through immediate problems and build skills for the future.
Brooks draws on a mix of therapy approaches to match each person's needs. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to change unhelpful patterns. She also practices client-centered methods and incorporates aspects of the Gottman Method and hypnotherapy when useful.
Her background includes work in acute care hospitals, rehabilitation centers, hospice settings, government programs for at-risk youth, group practices, and long-term private practice. That variety informs how she supports people facing chronic illness, brain and spinal cord injury, caregiving stress, and cancer-related challenges.
Pennie has long experience supporting people through loss, bereavement, and recovery from abuse. She also works with those dealing with attachment and abandonment concerns, body image, codependency, commitment and control issues, and dissociation. She adapts sessions to the goals and pace of each person she meets.
Therapy with her emphasizes collaboration. Sessions focus on practical tools, resilience building, and finding meaning after difficult events. People who do return to therapy later are encouraged to view that as ongoing growth rather than failure.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice painful thoughts without getting hooked by them and clarify what matters most. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and navigating life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. This approach is commonly applied to anxiety, depression, and anger. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship where the person's own goals guide the work, helping people feel heard and understood.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped before. Together they will choose techniques and pace that fit the individual's needs rather than applying a single method to everyone.
Confirm current session options before booking to know how you can connect. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by reducing travel time and allowing more flexible scheduling. It can also allow shorter check-ins when a brief touchpoint suits the day, or remove the need to be on camera if that helps with focus. These practical benefits help people keep continuity in care while working toward their goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
42+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Pennie supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and anger. She also addresses related issues like codependency, attachment concerns, chronic illness, and caregiver stress.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is compassionate, collaborative, and skills-based. Sessions focus on practical tools, building resilience, and helping clients find meaning after difficult events.
How much experience does she have?
She has over 40 years of experience in the mental health field, including work in hospitals, rehab, hospice, government programs, and private practice.
What credentials and region does she have?
Pennie holds the Licensed Mental Health Counselor credential and practices in Florida as an FL LMHC.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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