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Penny Sullenger

Penny Sullenger, LMFT

Therapist in California

Experienced therapist focused on building confidence

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16 years of experience listed

LMFT professional credentials

English languages

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Self esteem support
  • ADHD focus

About Penny

Penny Sullenger is a California licensed marriage and family therapist with 16 years of experience. She focuses on helping people who struggle with stress, anxiety, anger, low self esteem, depression, and attention concerns. Penny aims to make the first step toward change feel possible and manageable.

She works mainly with school-age children and young adults and has experience supporting transgender individuals. Sessions are meant to be a place where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgment. Penny emphasizes practical steps and steady progress rather than quick fixes.

In sessions she helps people build confidence, improve concentration, and manage strong emotions. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address mood issues, social anxiety, and communication problems. The work often includes setting small goals, practicing new skills, and talking through tricky situations.

Her approach is collaborative and paced to each person's needs. Penny encourages clients to name what matters to them and then try out concrete tools that fit their life. Parents reading on a phone should know she aims for straightforward, usable guidance.

To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on the therapist's availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and fees vary with location and therapist availability.

How evidence-based techniques work online

Many therapists use evidence-based techniques that combine skill-building and talk therapy to address anxiety, mood, and attention challenges. One common approach teaches practical coping skills and emotion regulation strategies that help reduce reactivity and improve day-to-day functioning. This can be useful for stress, anger, and mood concerns.

Another approach focuses on concentration and motivation by breaking tasks into smaller steps and practicing strategies to manage attention. This helps people with ADHD-related focus problems develop routines and habits that feel doable.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Penny will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and daily life. That means trying techniques, checking how they fit, and adjusting as needed rather than assuming one method will suit everyone.

Confirm available session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also let people practice new skills in the settings where they live and learn to use strategies in real time.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersSocial anxiety and phobia

Experience

16+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of issues does Penny help with?

She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, low self esteem, depression, and attention or concentration concerns. She also addresses communication problems, isolation and social anxiety.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

The approach is collaborative and practical, with an emphasis on small, usable steps. Sessions focus on building confidence, improving concentration, and managing strong emotions.

What is her professional background?

Penny has 16 years of professional experience working in the field and has supported school-age children, young adults, and transgender individuals during her career.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds an LMFT credential and is licensed in California.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. attend sessions?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What do I do to start working with this therapist?

Click the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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