- ACT methods
- CBT techniques
- Gottman approach
About Penny
Dr. Penny Brower is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 34 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship trouble, depression, ADHD, addictions, grief, anger, and related concerns. She also helps with issues around intimacy, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
She uses clear, practical conversation to untangle what brought someone to a difficult place. Sessions focus on decision points, patterns of thinking and behavior, and building skills to respond differently. She encourages feedback so the work can be adjusted if something is not helpful.
Her background includes in-home therapy with families, work in community mental health centers, and private practice. She also spent eight years with the Air National Guard developing a program aimed at reducing suicide risk and strengthening resilience. That mix of community and military experience shapes a direct, results-oriented approach.
In the room she favors evidence-based methods and real-world exercises over labels. Expect discussion of when symptoms get worse and when they ease, followed by practical steps to shift reactions. This can include attention to attachment patterns, communication problems, and ways to manage anger as it shows up in relationships and daily life.
Dr. Brower prefers collaborative planning. She helps people notice what works and what does not, then adjusts tactics to improve coping and functioning. The focus is on clear next steps rather than vague promises.
How Dr. Brower’s approaches translate to online work
Dr. Brower often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. ACT focuses on values and small steps toward actions that matter, which can help with anger that stems from frustration or resentment.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify the thoughts and behaviors that keep upsetting cycles going. CBT offers practical tools for testing thoughts, changing unhelpful reactions, and practicing new responses in everyday situations.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Dr. Brower will work with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. She invites feedback and adapts the work when something does not feel useful, so the plan changes as progress is made.
The original biography does not specify which online session formats are offered. Confirm the current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, and allow work that focuses on real-life moments between meetings. Licensed professionals can use online work to practice skills, review recent interactions, and set concrete homework to try between sessions.
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Experience
34+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with anger alongside relationship problems, stress, intimacy issues, and coping with life changes. Anger is listed among her core concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and collaborative, using conversation and exercises to change patterns. She welcomes feedback to adjust methods when needed.
How much experience does she have?
She has 34 years of clinical experience, including community mental health, private practice, and program work with the Air National Guard.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (IL LCPC) practicing in Illinois.
In what languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.