Amy Penner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
Santa Monica, CA 90405
Let's Connect (310) 878-0945
Feeling stuck, misunderstood, alone, or confused happens to most everyone at different points in life. It is normal to feel overwhelmed by challenging and painful emotions such as anger, fear, sadness, anxiety, shame, or feeling numb. Many turn to unhealthy coping methods such as abuse of alcohol or drugs, isolating from family or friends, lashing out at loved ones, avoiding our responsibilities, or acting out in self-destructive ways. Often, these feelings and behaviors worsen when one lacks a safe space to share and process through these issues and emotions. My intention is to hold a safe space for you to process your experiences.
As a therapist, I seek to understand your unique experience and support you in identifying reasons you feel and behave the way you do. I work collaboratively and non-judgmentally with you to explore and discover practical changes you can make that will improve mental clarity, increase joy, and lead to a more balanced and fulfilling life.
My style is empathetic and compassionate, as well as I am direct and not afraid to call it like it is and point out patterns that may be holding you back. I look forward to working with you and empowering you to discover and become your best self! Please reach out to me for a free 15-minute phone consultation. I hope to hear from you!
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
Insurance
- Aetna
- Blue Shield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna - Medicare
- Cigna and Evernorth
- EAP:Cigna
- EAP:Evernorth
- Elevance
- Optum
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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Amy Penner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / LCSW 96724 Amy Penner
- In Practice for 7 Years
- Attended University of Southern California, MSW, Graduated 2016
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (310) 878-0945
Amy Penner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Addiction
Expertise
- Alcohol Use
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Drug Abuse
- Dual Diagnosis
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Substance Use
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (310) 878-0945
Amy Penner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Gay Allied
I also speak
Spanish
Religion
Jewish
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Gay Allied
I also speak
Spanish
Religion
Jewish
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Experiential Therapy
- Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
- Family Systems
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Psychodynamic
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Amy Penner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Location
Primary Location
Amy Penner, LCSW, insurance-based therapy
Santa Monica, CA 90405
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Nearby Areas
Counties
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Amy Penner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW