Anthony Penn
Virginia LPC blending CBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused care
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About
Anthony Penn, LPC, practices in Virginia. He earned a Master of Science in Mental Health Rehabilitation Counseling from Virginia Commonwealth University. He brings 13 years of counseling experience and a broader 25 years of working with people who face psychological and emotional challenges, including severe mental illness.
He has worked with all age groups across a variety of settings, including practice, acute inpatient psychiatric facilities, outpatient therapy programs such as partial hospitalization programs, group homes, forensic facilities, and community mental health programs. His background includes work with active duty, veterans, and retired service members who have faced challenges re-integrating after combat.
His clinical interests span stress, anxiety, anger, self esteem, depression, coping with life changes, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, career matters, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, codependency, first responder concerns, and men's issues. His work leans toward cognitive behavioral approaches while incorporating mindfulness, solution-focused strategies, and positive psychology. He welcomes inquiries from people seeking a collaborative and skills-oriented therapeutic process.
He has worked with all age groups across a variety of settings, including practice, acute inpatient psychiatric facilities, outpatient therapy programs such as partial hospitalization programs, group homes, forensic facilities, and community mental health programs. His background includes work with active duty, veterans, and retired service members who have faced challenges re-integrating after combat.
His clinical interests span stress, anxiety, anger, self esteem, depression, coping with life changes, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, career matters, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, codependency, first responder concerns, and men's issues. His work leans toward cognitive behavioral approaches while incorporating mindfulness, solution-focused strategies, and positive psychology. He welcomes inquiries from people seeking a collaborative and skills-oriented therapeutic process.
- Location:
- Virginia, United States
- Years Experience:
- 13
- Gender:
- Male
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- Yes
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Anger management, Self esteem, Depression, Coping with life changes
Other areas of experience: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Career difficulties, Compassion fatigue, Attachment issues, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Paranoia, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Self-love, Young adult issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: VA LPC 0701005736
- NPI Number: 1013393743
- License: LPC (Virginia)
Remote sessions and therapeutic approach
Anthony offers remote sessions using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to create flexible ways to engage in counseling. These formats are presented as options so individuals can choose how they prefer to connect and maintain ongoing work between meetings.
His work often emphasizes cognitive behavioral therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and learning practical skills to change patterns of thinking and behavior. He also incorporates Mindfulness Therapy to help build present-moment awareness and stress management skills. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy principles may be used to clarify personal values and support committed action toward meaningful goals.
People who prefer a collaborative, skills-oriented process that blends structured techniques with awareness and values work may find this approach a fit. Communication options include video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different needs and schedules.
What is Anthony Penn's clinical experience?
He has 13 years of counseling experience and reports 25 years of work with individuals facing psychological and emotional challenges, including severe mental illness.
What credentials does he hold?
Anthony Penn is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).
Does he have a professional license number?
Yes. The profile lists VA LPC 0701005736 as the license detail.
Which languages does he speak?
The profile indicates he provides services in English.
Where is he based?
He practices in the state of Virginia.
How can clients work with him remotely?
Communication options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Is he available to international clients?
The profile specifies that he is not accepting international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and how does someone get started?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To get started, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire.