Penny

LPC
Penny
I specialize in working with teens and young adults to help them discover their identity to overcome core issues that hinder their ability to fully experience abundant and productive living. These issues may include anxiety, sadness, self-doubt, and relationship struggles. I provide a safe environment where you can experience trust, compassion, and acceptance. I will teach you about grace, self-love, and acceptance. I will encourage you on your journey of self-discovery and intentional decision making leading to your maturity and growth. I also work with parents on effective parenting skills, how to build a strong family unit and Christian living.
I am a mother of twins in college and an elementary school student, I have been married over 30 years and I have overcome my own struggles for decades of addiction and separation from my faith. I have experienced the burdens of mental illness and been in recovery for over 20 years. I am thankful for my faith and family for helping me through these difficult periods of my life. And now I enjoy giving others the opportunity to experience healthy and happy living.
Other Experience
Youth Small Group Leader (girls, ages 12-17), Austin Christian Fellowship (ACF)
Women’s Small Group Leader, ACF
Group Leader’s Quarterly Training, ACF
Children’s Small Group Leader, ACF
Ordained Deacon, ACF
Summer Mission Trip Leader for Youth serving Galveston Urban Ministries
Summer Mission Trip Leader for Youth serving Eagle’s Nest (Nido Del Aguila) Children’s Home & Retreat Center, Sololá, Guatemala
Summer Camp Youth Leader
Youth Retreat Leader
Women’s Group Missions trip volunteer and children’s sponsor serving Nicaragua Resource Network
Fostering Hope volunteer, Austin, Texas
Mobile Loaves & Fishes | Serving Our Homeless Brothers and Sisters (mlf.org) volunteer, Austin, Texas
Community First! Village – Mobile Loaves & Fishes (mlf.org) volunteer, Austin, Texas
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Texas Reach Out Ministry service volunteer and mentor, Austin, Texas
Education
Certifications: Certified Lifecare Skills Coach (CLC), Forward Foundation
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Education: B.S. Communications, University of Texas, Austin
Specialties
- Academic Challenges
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Building Motivation & Self Confidence
- Christian Faith & Spirituality
- Coping with Peer Pressure
- Depression
- Divorce
- Dysfunctional Relationships
- Family Support
- Parenting
- Stress Management
- Substance Abuse
- Time Management & Goal Planning
- Victim of Harassment