Penny Howland
LCSW with 40 years in medical and mental health
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About
Penny Howland, LCSW, brings 40 years of clinical practice across medical and mental health settings. She earned a BA and an MSW from Wayne State University in Detroit, MI, and holds membership in ACSW and NASW. Penny is also CAP certified for addictions. Her background includes work with dialysis patients, the terminally ill, grieving individuals, those in substance abuse treatment, and people facing a wide array of adjustment disorders.
Penny addresses addictions, grief, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, mood and anxiety conditions including bipolar and depression, sleep and anger problems, intimacy-related issues, and concerns around self-esteem and career. Her additional focuses include caregiver stress, hospice and end-of-life counseling, attachment and abandonment issues, obsessions and compulsions, panic and social anxiety, and workplace or midlife challenges.
She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Psychodynamic Therapy among other approaches, using whatever modality best meets patients' goals. Penny emphasizes the mind-body connection and maintains respect for human resilience and the capacity to adapt toward greater balance and comfort.
Penny addresses addictions, grief, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, mood and anxiety conditions including bipolar and depression, sleep and anger problems, intimacy-related issues, and concerns around self-esteem and career. Her additional focuses include caregiver stress, hospice and end-of-life counseling, attachment and abandonment issues, obsessions and compulsions, panic and social anxiety, and workplace or midlife challenges.
She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Psychodynamic Therapy among other approaches, using whatever modality best meets patients' goals. Penny emphasizes the mind-body connection and maintains respect for human resilience and the capacity to adapt toward greater balance and comfort.
- Location:
- Florida, United States
- Years Experience:
- 40
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Addictions, Relationship issues, Grief, Depression, Coping with life changes
Other areas of experience: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Midlife crisis, Workplace issues
Therapeutic approach:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: FL LCSW SW1238
- NPI Number: 1669071304
- License: LCSW (Florida)
Online sessions using CBT and psychodynamic perspectives
She offers online sessions that integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Psychodynamic Therapy, tailoring the mix to each person. For those who want clear, skill-based strategies, CBT techniques are used to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. For people who prefer to explore patterns rooted in earlier relationships or life events, psychodynamic work creates space to examine underlying dynamics.Penny works collaboratively to set goals and to choose the approaches that best meet those goals. That collaboration can include attention to addictions, grief, relationship and family issues, trauma, mood and anxiety symptoms, caregiver and end-of-life concerns, and other areas listed in her specialties and additional focuses.
Online work is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing sessions to proceed in the format that each person finds most practical.
What is Penny Howland's clinical experience?
She has 40 years of practice in a range of medical and mental health settings, including work with dialysis patients, the terminally ill, grieving individuals, and substance abuse treatment.
What credentials and professional memberships does she hold?
Penny is an LCSW who earned a BA and MSW from Wayne State University. She is a member of ACSW and NASW and holds CAP certification for addictions. License: FL LCSW SW1238.
Which languages does she speak?
This profile specifies that she speaks English.
Where is she located?
Her practice is based in Florida.
How can sessions be conducted?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does she accept clients outside her country?
Yes. This profile indicates she is accepting international clients.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
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