- Stress and anger management
- ADHD related focus support
- Communication problems
About Penny
Penny Sullenger is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 16 years of clinical experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and concentration difficulties. Sessions are conducted in English and she does not accept international clients.
Penny draws on practical, evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people recognize patterns that fuel frustration and resentment. She offers straightforward strategies for handling moments of anger, ways to reduce repeated flare-ups, and ways to rebuild confidence after a tense interaction. Conversations focus on what is happening now and small steps that can change daily reactions.
Her work also addresses communication problems and isolation. She helps people notice how thinking and behavior keep problems going, and then tries short exercises to shift those patterns. For someone feeling stuck from social anxiety or mood swings, sessions combine explanation with hands-on practice.
Penny has experience supporting people who identify as transgender and those who report struggles with focus or ADHD. Her style is direct and practical: she listens, points out patterns, and suggests doable skills to try between sessions. Progress is evaluated by the person’s own reports of feeling more in control.
To begin, clients use the site matching process to schedule an initial appointment. Penny recommends starting with one focused goal, then adjusting the plan as progress is tracked.
Practical approaches used in online sessions
Many clients describe anger as a pattern that builds over time rather than a single explosion. Penny uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that teach how thoughts and behavior interact and what to change in daily life. Cognitive-based strategies help people notice automatic thoughts that escalate anger and then test alternatives. These techniques are useful for stress, anxiety, and habitual angry responses by helping people shift thinking patterns and reduce reactivity. Behavioral skills training focuses on small, repeatable actions. That can mean brief breathing or grounding exercises, communication practices to lower conflict, or step-by-step exposure to reduce social anxiety. These methods give concrete tools to try between sessions. Finding the right mix is collaborative. Penny will work with each person to decide which techniques feel most useful given their goals, preferences, and what they want to change. The plan is adjusted as progress and feedback come in. Confirm the session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific online options. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove commuting time so people can use breaks at work or return home sooner.Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Penny work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and concentration difficulties. Additional focus areas include communication problems, isolation or loneliness, mood disorders, and social anxiety or phobia.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and evidence-based, emphasizing clear strategies and exercises. Sessions focus on identifying patterns and trying doable skills between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Penny has 16 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns. That background informs a pragmatic, skills-focused approach.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in California. Sessions are provided from that state.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies by location and sessions are billed through a cancellable subscription model. The subscription can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start therapy?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.