Penelope Surber - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

Accepting new clients

8 years experience | Intl Clients Welcome

About Penelope Surber

I have been licensed in Florida for less than one year but have 6 years of experience working as an adult trauma therapist at a recovery center. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, career challenges, mid-life crises, stress, low self-esteem, abandonment issues, empty nesters, coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, motivation, grief, good girl trauma, self-esteem, codependence, and confidence. I have also helped many women who have struggled with childhood trauma to include all forms of abuse.

My therapy style is warm, person-centered, and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, empathy, and compassion, and I don’t believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, dialectical behavioral, psychodynamic, gestalt, solution-focused, and rational-emotive therapy. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.

It takes courage to be willing to ask for help and take the first steps towards change. To seek a more fulfilling and happier life through transformation and growth. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you.

I look forward to working with you!

Licenses

LMHC

MH21834

Professional experience

Addictions
Depression
Self esteem
Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

Abandonment
Attachment issues
Caregiver issues and stress
Codependency
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Family of origin issues
Family problems
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Narcissism
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Post-traumatic stress
Pregnancy and childbirth
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Social anxiety and phobia
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Women's issues
Young adult issues

Clinical Approaches

Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Jungian Therapy
Mindfulness Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Narrative Therapy
Psychodynamic Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy
Trauma-Focused Therapy

Languages

English

15 Reviews

“Very helpful”

“Penelope is personable and makes me feel heard.”

“I was really hesitant to start therapy and i remember that feeling before my first session of thinking that this is pointless and i was scared and nervous. But as soon as i got on that call and met her I wasn’t so nervous anymore. I would highly recommend her for a lot of reasons.”

“Very good listener. Amazing person.”

“Penelope is a great listener, and very understanding person, and she's also loads of fun. It's very freeing doing sessions with her, and I feel I'm growing from this experience.”

“Great therapist who listens and offers real life experience that is relatable.”

“Penelope is a great listener and also gives empathy and positive feedback”

“She's kind and understanding and also relatable”

“Very helpful and understanding. I didn’t feel judged at all and I was able to work through everything I was going through with Penelope. Highly recommend”

“Highly recommend! Penelope is kind, professional, and creates a very safe, non-judgmental space.”

“I have been seeing Penelope for some time now and I can always count on her to just listen to me if all I need to do is talk. I can ask her opinion and advice. She has given me tools to use when I find myself in a tough spot. Very grateful for her professionalism and help as I navigate my way through sobriety and a new life!”

“Really like working with Penelope. She's been here alongside me while I navigated some pesonal and work challenges. She has always listened and guided me in the best way. Very responsive on text messaging.”

“Therapist is very well spoken and thorough. She is understanding and asks the questions that really help me”

“I have been very pleased with my sessions with Penelope Surber. She listens and gives thoughtful, realistic responses.”

“I feel truly understood in my sessions. She keeps up to date with me and what’s going on in my life, which makes each session feel personal and meaningful. I feel supported, heard, and comfortable opening up. I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a caring and attentive therapist.”

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.