Penny Nevins, LMHC

Penny Nevins is a licensed mental health counselor with 23 years of experience helping people recover from trauma and rebuild self-esteem. She works with individuals who are facing big life changes, anger, compassion fatigue, and the lasting effects of abuse. Penny offers calm, steady support and practical steps so people feel less overwhelmed and more able to cope.

Her approach centers on listening first and tailoring therapy to each person's needs. She uses trauma-focused work to help people process painful memories and reduce their emotional hold. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thoughts and build new habits that improve daily life.

Penny also draws on Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where people can explore feelings at their own pace. Solution-Focused Therapy and Motivational Interviewing guide short-term goals and strengthen motivation for change. These methods combine to support both immediate problem-solving and deeper healing.

She has worked with survivors of domestic violence and abuse, and with people managing chronic illness, caregiver stress, and complex family dynamics. Penny helps clients develop coping strategies, communication skills, and realistic plans for moving forward.

Sessions are offered from her Florida practice and conducted in English. She aims to help people reconnect with strengths and make steady progress toward clearer goals.

How Penny’s approaches translate to online work

Penny uses Trauma-Focused Therapy to help people process painful memories and reduce overwhelming reactions. This approach breaks difficult experiences into manageable steps and focuses on safety and pacing.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot patterns of thinking that keep problems going and to try small behavior changes that make daily life easier. Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change and build commitment to steps that feel doable.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Penny will talk with each client about goals, symptoms, and what feels most comfortable. Together they choose techniques and a pace that match the person’s needs and preferences so therapy stays practical and focused.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They can also let clients use audio-only or video depending on what works best for concentration and energy levels.