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- ACT and CBT
- Attachment work
- Gottman Method
About Penny
Dr. Penny Brower, LCPC, is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor licensed in Illinois with 34 years in practice. She helps people address stress, anxiety, relationship and self-esteem concerns, depression, ADHD, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, anger, and coping with life changes. Her stated clinical methods include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and the Gottman Method.
Dr. Brower uses plain conversation and practical skills work. She talks with clients about decision-making, patterns in relationships, and the life events that shape current struggles. She works to identify moments when symptoms intensify and to build strategies for responding differently. Feedback about what is and is not helpful guides how she adapts methods in sessions.
Her background includes in-home therapy with complex, multi-problem families, work in community mental health centers, private practice, and an eight-year role with the Air National Guard. In that military role she helped start a program focused on reducing suicide risk, increasing resilience, and lowering stigma around mental health services.
Dr. Brower prefers language that describes specific situations rather than diagnostic labels. She encourages people to notice conditions linked to strong emotions and to compare those times to moments when they feel better. The goal is clearer choices and more effective responses in daily life.
She emphasizes a good client-counselor fit and invites ongoing feedback to shape therapy methods. People can expect collaborative planning, skill building, and attention to practical changes that fit their circumstances.
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Therapeutic approaches and how they translate to remote work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and committing to actions that reflect personal values. It helps when worry, depression, or avoidance get in the way of daily goals and relationships.Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current reactions and relationships. It can help with intimacy-related concerns, trust, and communication problems.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) identifies unhelpful thinking patterns and practices different responses. It is useful for anxiety, depression, anger, and coping with life changes.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dr. Brower will review goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped in the past. She collaborates with clients to try approaches and adjust methods based on feedback and progress.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a weekday break or to have shorter check-ins when time is limited. Remote work also supports continuity when travel or scheduling conflicts arise. Ask about specific session formats and scheduling when starting the matching process.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
34+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem, depression, ADHD, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy concerns, anger, and coping with life changes.
How would she describe her therapeutic approach?
Her practice combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and the Gottman Method to guide conversations and skills work.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 34 years of clinical experience working in in-home settings, community mental health centers, private practice, and with the Air National Guard.
What credential and location apply?
She is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Illinois.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.