Pennie Brooks
Florida LMHC specializing in trauma, grief, and relationships
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About
Pennie Brooks, LMHC, brings more than four decades of experience in the mental health field. She earned a Master of Professional Studies and holds certifications as a Clinical Hypnotherapist and a Certified Trauma Expert. Her career has included work in acute care hospitals, rehabilitation centers, hospice care, government-funded programs for at-risk youth, group practices, and a long-term independent practice in Florida.
Pennie’s clinical work addresses trauma, grief and bereavement, anxiety and depression, relationship concerns, self-esteem, life transitions, chronic illness and pain, brain and spinal cord injury, and recovery from abuse. Her additional clinical focus areas include abandonment, attachment challenges, blended family issues, caregiver stress, codependency, communication and control problems, and substance-related concerns.
Her approach is described as compassionate, collaborative, and skills-based. She emphasizes practical tools, resilience, and finding meaning while tailoring work to each person’s goals. Pennie has experience supporting adolescents, adults, and older adults and has worked broadly with LGBTQ+ individuals, single parents, and men navigating identity, loss, or major life changes.
Pennie’s clinical work addresses trauma, grief and bereavement, anxiety and depression, relationship concerns, self-esteem, life transitions, chronic illness and pain, brain and spinal cord injury, and recovery from abuse. Her additional clinical focus areas include abandonment, attachment challenges, blended family issues, caregiver stress, codependency, communication and control problems, and substance-related concerns.
Her approach is described as compassionate, collaborative, and skills-based. She emphasizes practical tools, resilience, and finding meaning while tailoring work to each person’s goals. Pennie has experience supporting adolescents, adults, and older adults and has worked broadly with LGBTQ+ individuals, single parents, and men navigating identity, loss, or major life changes.
- Location:
- Florida, United States
- Years Experience:
- 42
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Anger management
Other areas of experience: Abandonment, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Eating and food-related issues, Fertility issues, Forgiveness, Hoarding, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Personality disorders, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Somatization, Traumatic brain injury, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: FL LMHC MH6216
- NPI Number: 1417081084
- License: LMHC (Florida)
Remote therapy tailored to skills, values, and trauma work
Online sessions reflect approaches Pennie uses in her in-person practice, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and hypnotherapy. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is described in accessible terms as work that supports clients in clarifying personal values and taking action consistent with those values even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is presented as a practical, skills-focused method for identifying patterns of thinking and behavior and developing tools to respond differently.
Hypnotherapy is offered as an adjunctive approach for addressing symptoms linked to trauma, pain, or habit patterns, used alongside other therapeutic methods when appropriate. Pennie frames her online work as collaborative and goal-oriented, tailoring methods to fit each person’s stated objectives and needs.
Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing several ways for individuals to connect and engage with the therapeutic process.
What is Pennie Brooks's background and experience?
Pennie Brooks has 42 years of experience in the mental health field, with roles in acute care hospitals, rehabilitation centers, hospice care, government-funded youth programs, group practices, and a long-term independent practice in Florida.
What credentials and licensing does she hold?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). License details provided are FL LMHC MH6216. She also holds a Master of Professional Studies and certifications as a Clinical Hypnotherapist and a Certified Trauma Expert.
Which languages does the therapist use?
The profile lists English as the language used in sessions.
Where does Pennie practice?
Her listed location is Florida.
How can clients work with her remotely?
Communication options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
Does she accept international clients?
The profile indicates she does not accept international clients.
What does it cost to work with Pennie?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, according to the provided information.
How do I get started with her practice?
To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire as described in the listing.