- Stress and anxiety
- ADHD and focus
- Social anxiety help
About Penny
Penny Sullenger is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 16 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, concentration difficulties, and issues related to ADHD. Penny also offers support for communication problems, loneliness, mood struggles, and social anxiety and phobia.
Penny focuses on straightforward, practical conversations. She helps clients name what is most difficult, look at how daily routines and thinking patterns affect feelings, and try simple skills to manage strong emotions. Sessions tend to be clear and direct, with step-by-step ideas clients can use between meetings.
She has worked with school-age clients and young adults and has experience supporting transgender individuals. In sessions she listens without judgment and encourages honest feedback about what helps and what does not. That helps shape the work together.
Penny often breaks down larger problems into small, manageable steps. That can mean practicing short exercises to reduce anxiety, trying new ways to talk with others, or setting small goals for focus and motivation. Progress is measured by what the client notices in daily life.
People who prefer practical guidance and goal-focused sessions may find her style useful. Before a first meeting she asks clients to identify immediate concerns so the early sessions focus on what feels most pressing. The intake process includes a brief questionnaire and scheduling a first session.
Approaches and how online sessions work
Many of Penny's methods are evidence-based and focused on skills people can practice. Cognitive approaches look at how thoughts influence feelings and behavior, and teach ways to notice and shift unhelpful thinking. Such techniques can help with persistent anxiety, low mood, and social fears.Behavioral techniques focus on doing small, planned actions to reduce avoidance and build confidence. For social anxiety and phobia this might mean gradual exposure to feared situations in manageable steps and tracking responses over time.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Penny will work with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaboration means trying approaches and adjusting what isn’t helpful.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make sessions easier to fit into a day, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and remove travel time. It also lets people continue with therapy from their usual routines while they practice new skills in everyday settings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Penny works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, concentration issues, and ADHD. She also focuses on communication problems, isolation, mood disorders, and social anxiety and phobia.
What is her approach in sessions?
She uses practical, step-by-step conversations that focus on skills you can try between meetings. Sessions aim to identify patterns that keep problems going and test small changes to daily routines and thinking.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 16 years of professional experience working in mental health settings and with clients across a range of concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, licensed in California and works from that state.
Does she offer sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients supported?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.