Therapist profile
Penny Nevins, LMHC
Florida
Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Trauma and Anger
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- CredentialsLMHC
- LicenseLMHC, Florida / MH16991
- NPI1326181033
- Experience23 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationFlorida
About
- CBT techniques
- Trauma focus
- Motivational interviewing
About Penny
Penny Nevins is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 23 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. Penny also addresses related concerns such as abandonment, communication problems, chronic illness, caregiver stress, and family of origin issues.
Her sessions are practical and direct. She helps people talk through difficult memories and strong emotions. She focuses on clear strategies to manage anger, reduce shame, and rebuild confidence after painful events.
Penny uses several therapeutic methods to guide the work. She draws on client-centered therapy to follow what matters most to the person in the room. Cognitive behavioral techniques help identify unhelpful thought patterns and change behaviors that feed anger or low mood.
Motivational interviewing supports people who feel stuck about making changes. Solution-focused and trauma-focused approaches provide concrete steps for managing symptoms and moving forward. The mix of methods aims to create manageable plans rather than long abstract talks.
She has specific experience supporting survivors of abuse and people coping with chronic health problems, workplace stress, and family conflicts. Those dealing with fertility struggles, divorce, or caregiver burnout will find a therapist familiar with those stresses. Penny works in English and sees clients in Florida.
To begin, people are usually asked to complete a brief matching questionnaire and then schedule an initial session. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and what online sessions involve
Client-centered therapy focuses on the client’s priorities and experience. The therapist listens deeply and follows the topics the client brings up, which helps when anger or past trauma are hard to bring into conversation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and gives practical steps to change patterns that keep anger or low self-esteem going.Motivational interviewing supports people who feel unsure about change. It helps clarify personal goals and builds small, achievable steps toward them. Together, these approaches aim to create clear, manageable plans rather than only talking about problems.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which approaches fit their goals and preferences. That choice can shift as progress is made or circumstances change.
Session formats were not specified in the biography, so confirm the exact online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people avoid travel time. Licensed professionals can use a mix of discussion, skill practice, and homework to help manage anger and process trauma in ways that fit everyday life.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
23+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Penny works with trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. She also addresses related issues like family problems, chronic illness, and communication struggles.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, person-focused style that combines client-centered listening with concrete techniques. Sessions include discussion plus skill practice to manage emotions and behavior.
How much experience does she have?
Penny has 23 years of clinical experience working with adults on trauma recovery, mood challenges, and life transitions.
What are her credentials and practice location?
She is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor, listed as LMHC, and practices in Florida.
In what language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats were not specified in the biography. Check the platform or intake materials for the exact session formats offered.
How much do sessions cost?
Costs vary with location and the service uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during intake.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the platform.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.