- ACT methods
- CBT tools
- Attachment focus
About Penny
Dr. Penny Brower is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 34 years of experience. She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem, depression, ADHD, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and related issues including intimacy and anger.
Dr. Brower uses straightforward conversation to help people understand how they respond to stressful situations. Sessions focus on practical skills and clear choices rather than labels. She encourages feedback about what is or is not helpful so the work can be adjusted as needed.
Her background includes in-home therapy with complex families, time in community mental health centers, private practice, and an eight-year role with the Air National Guard developing programs aimed at reducing suicide risk and increasing resilience. That breadth of settings informs a flexible, practical approach to common life problems.
In sessions she draws on approaches such as cognitive behavioral techniques and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to address unhelpful thinking and increase valued action. Attachment-based ideas and client-centered methods shape how she attends to relationship patterns and personal goals.
People meet concrete steps for managing symptoms, practice communication skills, and work through decisions about relationships and life change. She helps people notice what triggers distress and develop coping strategies that fit daily life. Her style is direct and focused on building skills that can be used between sessions.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and choosing actions that reflect personal values. It helps people reduce avoidance and take small steps toward meaningful goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical tools to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can reduce anxiety and improve day-to-day functioning. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current connections and communication, and it can help people change repetitive interaction styles.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to identify which methods fit a person's needs, goals, and preferences, and she will adjust methods based on what proves helpful in sessions.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or offer audio-only conversations if video is difficult. These practical advantages can help people keep momentum between sessions while working on ACT, CBT, or attachment-related goals.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
34+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem, depression, ADHD, addictions, trauma, grief, intimacy issues, anger, and related family and communication concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and conversational, focusing on skills, decision-making, and feedback so methods can be adjusted to what helps most.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 34 years of clinical experience across in-home work, community mental health centers, private practice, and work with the Air National Guard.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an Illinois LCPC and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.