As a licensed therapist in New York, I bring over two decades of compassionate, client-centered experience supporting individuals through life's complex challenges. My approach is deeply rooted in understanding the unique experiences of each person who enters my practice, with specialized expertise in addressing stress, anxiety, trauma, addiction, and family dynamics.
I am committed to creating a supportive environment where clients can explore their deepest struggles, from social anxiety and isolation to workplace challenges and life transitions. My therapeutic style focuses on empowering individuals to develop self-love, improve communication, and navigate difficult emotional landscapes.
Drawing from extensive clinical experience, I offer nuanced support for a wide range of concerns, including mood disorders, relationship issues, midlife transitions, and personal growth. My goal is to help clients build resilience, understand their inner world, and develop meaningful strategies for healing and transformation.
I approach each therapeutic relationship with genuine empathy, respect, and a belief in every individual's capacity for positive change. Together, we can work collaboratively to address your unique needs and support your journey toward greater well-being.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Gottman Method, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
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These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Penelope "Penny" McBride. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Has always heard what I have to say before saying anything in response to the topic. Finds a way to give me different perspectives/solutions to my issues while also being open minded and respectful.
Written on Jul 21, 2025 after therapy with Penelope "Penny" for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, anger management, and coping with life changes
The most understanding and down to earth therapist I’ve ever spoken to.
Written on Feb 21, 2025 after therapy with Penelope "Penny" for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, anger management, and adhd
Penny has made a difference in my life. She has helped me to build confidence with reassurance and by giving me new tools to do that.
She has helped me have a different relationship with my anger issues. Not being a problem to solve as much as it is an energy to redirect.
She has helped me find ways to be a better person by listening and knowing how and when to tell me what I needed to hear.
Written on Dec 09, 2024 after therapy with Penelope "Penny" for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, anger management, and adhd
Penny is my angel. Her experience handling my lowest of lows and conflicts show her expertise in this field. I feel heard, and I feel understood. She provides a safe space for me to be, understand, and heal. I can’t thank or recommend her enough.
Written on Dec 05, 2024 after therapy with Penelope "Penny" for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Penny has been such a wonderful breath of fresh air into my brain !
She truly wants to help, and she is very easy to talk to.
Written on Sep 21, 2024 after therapy with Penelope "Penny" for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and compassion fatigue