(she/her)
My name is Penny, and I have been in practice for 14+ years. I am here to help you grow and heal. I enjoy meeting a client where they are, and I take a client centered approach to treatment. My approach is rooted in respect, empathy and confidentiality. I value the courage it takes to be vulnerable and ensure clients are comfortable sharing their unique experiences.
In your first session, you can expect a safe and non judgmental place to express your treatment needs. We will discuss the reason you are seeking treatment and develop treatment goals in order to assist you to be successful in your life.
My strength as a provider is ensuring my clients are comfortable sharing and assisting them to uncover insights into their thoughts, feelings, and needs. By doing this, I help clients improve overall functioning within their lives.
I enjoy working with a variety of populations. I have an extensive history in working with children and families. I love working with people who are in transitions in their lives.
I identify as
Cash - $150 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
AvMed
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
IHSS Healthy Workers
L.A. Care Covered
L.A. Care Covered Direct
L.A. Care PASC-SEIU
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Scripps Health Plan
Sharp Health Plan
Surest (formerly Bind)
Sutter Health Plan
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I have utilized CBT when working with clients, assisting them to gain insight into distorted ways of thinking, helping them gain coping skills to better manage emotions and behaviors.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
I currently run a DBT group in a children's clinic that helps high risk clients improve their abilities to manage intense emotions, thus reducing high risk behaviors and suicidal ideation. I use DBT with a variety of clients and find the skills to be helpful.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
I have found mindfulness based therapy effective when treating depression. Combining mindfulness and CBT helps clients to gain coping skills and increase present moment awareness.
Trauma Informed Care
I have found that understanding a clients experiences with trauma helps to understand how they interact and function in the world.
10 ratings with written reviews
March 19, 2026
It's nice and she keeps me on point. She listening and ask questions to understand more about myself and the environment around me. Respectful, polite, and enjoyable.
February 18, 2026
I've worked with Penny for almost two months - and she has already helped me incredibly. If you like a style of authentic, direct communication with warm solutions and empowerment, you need to give Penny a chance. There's a sense of comfort in our sessions she brings, and I could see how she could help all personalities. You won't regret it. We've tackled themes regarding boundaries, uplifting self-talk, family dynamics, and self-value.
September 17, 2025
Penny is an amazing listener, and a professional therapist. She is solution oriented with compassion and patience. I highly recommend Penny. i had a breakthrough moment with her during our first session. She is attentive, is to the point and understands my current struggles with empathy.