- Relationship skills
- Stress and anxiety
- Codependency support
About Penny
Dr. Penny Brower uses practical, relationship-focused approaches to help people find steadier ground. She keeps sessions centered on real decisions, everyday actions, and clearer connections so clients can handle stress, relationship strain, addiction concerns, anxiety, depression, and codependency more effectively.
Her work is straightforward and interactive. She helps people notice patterns that keep them stuck and then practices new responses together in session. Feedback from clients shapes how she adapts methods so therapy fits the person rather than forcing a one-size-fits-all plan.
Dr. Brower is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, with a doctoral degree from The University of Iowa. She brings 34 years of experience across home-based work, community mental health, private practice, and program development for the Air National Guard focused on resilience and reducing stigma around mental health care.
In the room she offers tools from cognitive behavioral approaches and mindfulness-informed practices alongside attachment-focused work and relationship techniques. That mix is used to address communication problems, intimacy concerns, grief, trauma, ADHD, and issues tied to family of origin or abandonment.
She aims to help people become more intentional and capable in how they respond to life’s challenges. Sessions emphasize building skills, finding supports, and trying practical changes that let people feel more in control of their choices and relationships.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters most and take small actions in line with those values while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at early relationship patterns and how they show up now, supporting better connection and clearer boundaries. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on a respectful, nonjudgmental stance so the person leads the pace and topics while the therapist offers understanding and practical support.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dr. Brower will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. She adjusts techniques over time based on what is helpful and what is not, so the plan evolves with the client's needs.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the specific session options before booking. Online work can make scheduling easier, reduce travel time, and allow regular check-ins that fit into a busy week. Some formats also let people do shorter check-ins or choose audio if video creates extra fatigue. Ask about available session types when you start so you can pick what best fits your routine and comfort.
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Experience
34+ years
Credentials
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Dr. Brower address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, codependency, addictions, grief, trauma, ADHD, intimacy issues, and related concerns like communication or family of origin problems.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Her style is practical and collaborative, using feedback to shape methods. Sessions focus on noticing unhelpful patterns and practicing new ways of responding.
How long has she practiced and in what settings?
She has 34 years of experience in home-based therapy, community mental health centers, private practice, and program work with the Air National Guard.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with Dr. Brower?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on the therapist's calendar.
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