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

Accepting new clients

8 years experience

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

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Trauma and abuse
Self esteem
Depression

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

“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”

“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”

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