Therapist profile
Jennifer Pena, LMHC
Florida
Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Anger and Anxiety
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- CredentialsLMHC
- LicenseLMHC, Florida / MH19051
- NPI1215424478
- Experience5 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationFlorida
About
- CBT strategies
- DBT skills
- Creative exercises
About Jennifer
Jennifer Pena is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with five years of experience. She works with adults and adolescents on stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship problems, grief, and related concerns. Jennifer uses clear, practical methods in sessions to help clients manage intense feelings and daily pressures.
She draws from several therapy styles to match what each person needs. Sessions often include straightforward conversation, exercises, and worksheets. Jennifer also uses creative activities when they fit the client’s goals, so people can express difficult feelings in different ways.
Jennifer focuses on helping clients reduce reactivity and build coping skills. That can mean learning brief techniques to calm down in the moment, practicing new ways to handle conflict, or working through past events that keep triggering strong responses. She aims for concrete steps people can try between sessions.
Her work addresses related areas such as self-esteem, shame, control issues, codependency, and impulsivity. She also supports people dealing with career stress, compassion fatigue, seasonal mood shifts, and feelings of emptiness or isolation. Progress is paced to what each person can manage.
Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. Jennifer helps clients set clear short-term goals while also looking at longer-term patterns. The tools used come from Client-Centered, Cognitive Behavioral, Dialectical Behavior, Narrative, and Solution-Focused approaches, chosen to fit the client’s situation and comfort level.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and supporting each person’s priorities. It centers conversation on what the client brings, helping them find their own solutions and clarify what matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, targets thoughts and behaviors with practical exercises and homework. It helps with anxiety, anger, and low mood by teaching concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jennifer will collaborate with the client to decide which methods to try first based on needs, goals, and preferences. That might mean starting with short CBT skill sessions, adding DBT skills for emotion regulation, or using narrative techniques to reframe difficult experiences.
Because the profile does not list specific online session formats, confirm the available options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and let clients use quieter surroundings rather than travel. Licensed professionals can adapt worksheets, skills practice, and creative exercises to an online setting so therapy fits into everyday life without requiring long commutes.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship issues, grief, and related concerns listed in her profile.
What is her therapy style like?
Sessions are conversational and practical, using exercises, worksheets, and sometimes creative activities to work through feelings and behaviors.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds the FL LMHC credential and practices in Florida.
Can I work with her if I don't live in the U.S.?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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