Dr. Penny Brower , LCPC

Dr. Penny Brower uses vivid metaphors to help people make sense of turbulent periods in their lives, inviting each person to examine the decisions and events that brought them to this moment and to discover practical ways forward. She guides clients in building skills and locating resources so they can move beyond jolting setbacks, repetitive patterns, and disorienting relationship dynamics toward choices that feel more life enhancing and sustainable. She emphasizes collaboration and welcomes ongoing feedback so therapeutic methods can be adjusted to fit what helps most.

Dr. Brower is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - LCPC - and holds a doctoral degree from The University of Iowa. Over a 34 year career she has worked in in-home therapy with complex multi-problem families, in community mental health centers, and in private practice. For eight years she also partnered with the Air National Guard to develop a program focused on reducing suicide risk, strengthening resilience, and decreasing the stigma around using mental health services to support functioning.

She approaches people as unique rather than labeled, preferring to explore the conditions that intensify difficult feelings and the moments when those feelings ease. Her work with individuals and couples centers on helping people become more intentional and response-able in their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors so they can pursue more fulfilling relationships and daily lives.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Dr. Penny Brower draws from several evidence-informed approaches to tailor care to a person's needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and emotions without getting stuck in them, then commit to actions that reflect their values - it is often used for stress, anxiety, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationship patterns shape trust, intimacy, and communication, making it helpful for relationship, attachment, and family issues. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, examines how thoughts and behaviors interact and offers practical strategies to shift patterns that contribute to depression, anxiety, and other concerns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Penny Brower works collaboratively with each person to identify goals, test approaches, and adjust strategies so the work fits the client's preferences and life context. Licensed professionals tailor methods rather than applying a single formula.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to access consistent care from home or on the go. These formats offer flexibility in scheduling, support continuity through life changes, and allow therapists to meet people where they are while addressing the issues that matter most.