Penelope Surber, LMHC
Trauma-informed Licensed Mental Health Counselor
- Trauma and addictions
- CBT and DBT
- Accepts international clients
About Penelope Surber
Penelope Surber brings a compassionate, trauma-informed approach to her work with adults, drawing on several years of clinical experience in recovery-focused settings. She has spent six years working as an adult trauma therapist at a recovery center and has recently become licensed in Florida. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor - LMHC, she is trained to diagnose and provide psychotherapy for a variety of mental health concerns.
Her clinical focus includes depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, career stress, mid-life transitions, low self-esteem, abandonment and attachment challenges, and coping with addiction. She has extensive experience supporting women who are processing childhood trauma, including multiple forms of abuse, and she has worked with clients facing grief, motivation struggles, codependency, and the complex dynamics that arise from family-of-origin problems.
Penelope’s therapeutic manner is warm, person-centered, and interactive. She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, empathy, and compassion while avoiding stigmatizing labels. Her practice integrates cognitive-behavioral techniques, humanistic and person-centered principles, dialectical behavior strategies, psychodynamic perspectives, gestalt ideas, solution-focused tools, and rational-emotive methods. Treatment and therapeutic conversation are tailored to each person’s unique needs and goals.
Penelope views the decision to seek help as an act of courage and aims to support clients through transformative, growth-oriented work. She welcomes individuals who are ready to begin the process of change and is prepared to collaborate on a path toward greater fulfillment and wellbeing.
Her clinical focus includes depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, career stress, mid-life transitions, low self-esteem, abandonment and attachment challenges, and coping with addiction. She has extensive experience supporting women who are processing childhood trauma, including multiple forms of abuse, and she has worked with clients facing grief, motivation struggles, codependency, and the complex dynamics that arise from family-of-origin problems.
Penelope’s therapeutic manner is warm, person-centered, and interactive. She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, empathy, and compassion while avoiding stigmatizing labels. Her practice integrates cognitive-behavioral techniques, humanistic and person-centered principles, dialectical behavior strategies, psychodynamic perspectives, gestalt ideas, solution-focused tools, and rational-emotive methods. Treatment and therapeutic conversation are tailored to each person’s unique needs and goals.
Penelope views the decision to seek help as an act of courage and aims to support clients through transformative, growth-oriented work. She welcomes individuals who are ready to begin the process of change and is prepared to collaborate on a path toward greater fulfillment and wellbeing.
Areas of Expertise
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Penelope Surber have?
Penelope Surber has 8 years of experience.
Is Penelope Surber a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor. License details are FL LMHC MH21834.
In which languages does Penelope Surber provide therapy?
Penelope Surber provides therapy in English.
Where is Penelope Surber located?
Penelope Surber is located in Florida.
How can I work with Penelope Surber as my therapist?
You can work with Penelope Surber through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Penelope Surber work with international clients?
Yes. Penelope Surber works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Penelope Surber cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Could Remote Therapy Be a Good Fit?
Many people ask whether meeting with a therapist online can really help. For a wide range of everyday concerns - including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions - research and clinical experience indicate that remote therapy can offer outcomes comparable to traditional in-person care for many individuals.One major benefit is convenience. Clients can choose the mode of connection that works best for their schedule and comfort level, whether that is a video call, a phone session, live chat, or ongoing text-based messaging. This flexibility can make it easier to keep regular appointments and to integrate therapeutic work into a busy life.
Therapists who provide online services are licensed professionals, and many clients find it simple to change providers if they feel a different therapeutic fit would be better. For people balancing work, caregiving, travel, or mobility limitations, remote therapy can expand access to consistent, professional support.