Penelope Surber
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
About Penelope
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!
What Penelope helps with
- Addictions
- Depression
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
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- 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
How Penelope works
- 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
What clients say
- “Understanding and kind, she is now an important part of my support system.”
- “Love her!”
- “Down to earth and straight to the point. I personally like her and her attitude”
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- “Penelope is the best therapist there is. She listens well, holds me accountable, and provides strategies and solutions with me. I would highly recommend.”
- “Incredible. She’s just fantastic. I don’t know what more I could say. 10/10”
- “Penelope Surber has been one of the easiest therapists to talk to. Not only does she make me feel comfortable and seen, but she also “gets” me. I am so thankful BetterHelp helped me find the perfect therapist!”
- “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”
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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