Licensed clinical social worker recordFlorida
Penny Howland, LCSW
Florida
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Addictions and Relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Florida
- LCSW, licence SW1238
- NPI
- 1669071304
- Experience
- 40 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Florida
These details come from information Penny supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Addictions
- Grief and loss
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
About Penny
Penny Howland is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida with 40 years of practice experience. She works with people facing addiction, grief, depression, anxiety, stress, relationship problems, and life changes. She also addresses issues such as sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, and compassion fatigue.
She has a long history of working in both medical and mental health settings. That includes supporting people in dialysis, hospice and end-of-life care, and substance abuse treatment. Her work often involves helping someone manage adjustment to difficult circumstances and the day-to-day effects of illness or loss.
Penny uses several therapeutic approaches and picks methods that match a person's goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps when thoughts and behaviors are getting in the way. Psychodynamic ideas can help uncover patterns that repeat across relationships and time.
She pays attention to the mind-body connection and practical coping skills. Sessions can include talk, problem-solving, and steps to change habits that cause distress. She also focuses on communication, attachment, and managing impulses when they create problems.
Penny trained at Wayne State University, earning a BA and a Master of Social Work. She is a member of professional associations including the American Clinical Social Work Association and the National Association of Social Workers. Those experiences inform her work with people facing complex life stressors.
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How her approaches translate to online sessions
The practice draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and psychodynamic therapy. CBT focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches concrete steps to change them. It is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and compulsive behaviors.Psychodynamic therapy looks at patterns that repeat across relationships and time. It can help people understand how past experiences affect current feelings and choices, which is useful for attachment issues, grief, and relationship concerns.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Penny will discuss goals, preferences, and daily life demands and then suggest approaches to try. The process is collaborative and may combine techniques to suit what a person needs right now.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals commonly use remote sessions to keep continuity of care while accommodating work, caregiving, or health-related scheduling constraints.
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Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What types of concerns does she address?
Penny works with addictions, relationship issues, grief, depression, anxiety, and stress. She also helps with sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, career issues, and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a mix of approaches and selects methods that fit a person's goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and psychodynamic ideas are part of her practice.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 40 years of clinical experience that includes work in medical and mental health settings. That background includes dialysis, hospice, and substance abuse care.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, listed as FL LCSW, and practices in Florida.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted.
What session formats are used?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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