Anthony Penn
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
About Anthony
Hello, I am Anthony Penn, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in the state of Virginia. I earned my Master’s degree in Mental Health Rehabilitation Counseling from Virginia Commonwealth University. With a combined 13 years of counseling experience and 25 years of working with individuals who face psychological and emotional challenges, including severe mental illness, I have developed a comprehensive expertise in this field.
I’ve worked with all age groups and populations over the years in my work. I’ve worked in a variety of settings (i.e., private practice, acute inpatient psychiatric facilities, outpatient therapy programs such as partial hospitalization programs, group homes, forensic facilities, and community mental health programs). I’m pleased to say I’ve had the opportunity to assist individuals with a wide range of issues and I have yet to meet a challenge that was unwelcomed. One of my greatest honors has been to treat active duty, veterans, and retired service members who have served in combat and have faced significant challenges re-integrating into society after returning home.
My counseling approach can be heavy in cognitive behavioral approaches but I love to incorporate mindfulness, solution-focused therapy, and positive psychology into my work. If any of this sounds relevant to you please do not hesitate to contact me.
What Anthony helps with
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
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- Attachment issues
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Young adult issues
How Anthony works
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
What clients say
- “Mr. Anthony is a great listener and offers a lot of helpful insight definitely recommend”
- “Anthony has been a good person to work with. He is a good listener and he presses back in appropriate ways.”
- “Awesome guy really appreciate him for everything. Can't say enough”
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- “Anthony Penn is a great listener, and provides ample feedback. He has even provided me with worksheets to work on between sessions. Great therapist and I would highly recommend him!!”
- “Anthony is great. Genuinely caring and knowledgeable.”
- “Very personable! Anthony's approach is great. He dives right in and looks at all kinds of angles to determine the root cause of what is going on in every situation.”
- “I love Anthony and that he listens to me”
- “A true friend that is professional and honest.”
- “Anthony is excellent”
- “Anthony has been great! In the couple of years I’ve spent having sessions with him, he has always been thoughtful, helpful, and professional! I’ve made huge strides in my mental health and as a result in my life thanks to Anthony! I’m grateful to have been paired with such a great person and therapist!”
- “Anthony Penn is fantastic! He has helped me with situations at work and personally.”
- “Anthony has been great! I look forward to each session!”
- “Anthony is thoughtful, respectful, and practical in his counseling. Would highly recommend him to anyone”
- “He’s great. Just an awesome person and therapist.”
- “Always available when I need help.”
These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.
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