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Dr. Penny Brower, LCPC

  • Experience34 years
  • LocationIllinois
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy
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About Penny

Dr. Penny Brower integrates evidence-based therapies and a client-centered stance to help people navigate complex emotional and relational challenges.

Background and approach

With 34 years of clinical experience and an Illinois LCPC license (IL LCPC 180.001847), she draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-informed approaches, and the Gottman Method to help clients develop practical skills and clarify values. Dr.

Brower frames therapy as a collaborative exploration of the life events and decision-making patterns that have shaped current difficulties, including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, ADHD, addictions, grief, and trauma. Her practice emphasizes helping clients move from feeling stuck or overwhelmed toward more intentional responses and adaptive patterns.

She previously provided in-home therapy for complex families, worked in community mental health and independent practice settings, and spent eight years with the Air National Guard developing programs to reduce suicide risk and promote resilience. Dr.

Brower prefers ongoing feedback about what is or is not helpful so interventions can be adjusted to each person’s needs, and she avoids reducing people to diagnostic labels in favor of respectful, individualized care.

Practical therapeutic approaches for online care

Dr. Brower commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify personal values and take committed action even when difficult thoughts and feelings arise, which is useful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and teach concrete skills for mood and behavior change, a good fit for depression, anxiety, and some ADHD-related challenges. Attachment-Based Therapy is used to explore relational patterns and how early bonds influence current relationships, helping with intimacy, communication problems, and family issues.

Choosing the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist and client will work together to determine which methods best match the client's goals, needs, and preferences, and will adjust strategies over time based on what is helpful.

Online therapy with Dr. Brower is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for scheduling and access from different locations within Illinois. These formats allow work on skills, values clarification, relationship strategies, and coping tools without requiring in-person attendance, supporting ongoing progress in a way that fits the client’s life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, ADHD, addictions, grief, trauma, and family problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and client-centered, combining CBT, ACT, attachment-informed ideas, and the Gottman Method to build skills and clarify values while adapting methods based on client feedback.
What is her clinical background and experience?
Dr. Brower has 34 years of clinical experience, including in-home family work, community mental health, independent practice, and eight years developing resilience and suicide prevention programs with the Air National Guard.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is licensed as an LCPC in Illinois with license number IL LCPC 180.001847 and practices from that state.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Therapy is offered in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a session according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionADHD

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy

Experience

34+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English

What Penny can help with

Dr. Penny Brower works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, depression, and ADHD.

Penny works with individuals and couples.

How Penny approaches therapy

Penny's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy.

Experience and training

Penny is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor practicing in Illinois, with 34 years of clinical experience.