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Penni Mitchell, LCSW
Florida
LCSW - Stress and mood concerns
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Client-Centered methods
- Emotion regulation skills
About Penni
Penni Mitchell is an LCSW licensed in Florida with 30 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting and career issues, and other life changes. Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are accepted.
Penni draws from several practical approaches to help clients notice unhelpful thoughts and habits and try different ways of responding. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a consistent part of her work, alongside client-centered methods and techniques from Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy and hypnotherapy. She uses these tools to address specific problems such as sleep or eating concerns, anger, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
Her background includes a Master of Education and a Master of Social Work. Over three decades she has supported people with trauma and abuse, domestic violence, abandonment issues, adoption and foster care concerns, attachment issues, and blended family challenges. She also works with body image, co-morbidity, codependency and commitment or control problems.
In sessions she focuses on concrete steps - noticing patterns, testing new responses, and building practical skills. Work may include short behavior experiments, thought records, emotion regulation skills, or focused conversations about relationship patterns. The emphasis is on clear, actionable strategies rather than abstract theory.
To begin, a prospective client completes a matching questionnaire and schedules an initial meeting. Penni uses a subscription billing model that can be canceled at any time; session cost varies by location.
How her approaches translate to online work
Penni commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered methods in her practice. CBT focuses on spotting patterns in thoughts and behaviors and trying small experiments to change them, which can work well in brief online sessions. Client-centered methods emphasize clear listening and practical conversation to identify what matters most to the client.She also draws on elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy when emotion regulation skills are needed. DBT-style skills teach concrete ways to manage strong emotions and improve coping during stressful moments, which can be practiced between sessions and reviewed remotely.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will discuss goals and preferences and choose methods collaboratively, adjusting the plan if something isn’t helpful. That process often begins in the first few meetings and can blend techniques from CBT, client-centered work and DBT skills.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online formats can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove the need to travel to an office. These practical benefits help people try therapy while keeping it manageable with work, family and other commitments.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting and career issues among other areas.
How does she use CBT in sessions?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to try practical alternatives through simple exercises and short experiments.
What experience does she bring?
She has 30 years of clinical experience serving people with a wide range of concerns, including trauma, substance issues, and major life changes.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LCSW licensed in Florida and holds a Master of Education and a Master of Social Work.
In what language can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time and cost varies by location.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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