I am licensed in Texas with 38 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, & trauma and abuse. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Family conflicts, Grief, Depression, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Attachment issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Life purpose, Military and Veterans Issues, Young Adult Issues
TX LPC 9177
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Penelope Van der Westhuizen. 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.
I look forward to sessions. She is easy to talk to and really hears what I am saying
Written on Jun 13, 2024 after therapy with Penelope for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
At her career stage, Penelope is insightful, intelligent, compassionate and professional. I am thoroughly impressed by how she asked the right questions and guided me through my own thought process. Truly one of the best.
Written on May 06, 2024 after therapy with Penelope for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
EXCEPTIONAL!
Written on Apr 19, 2024 after therapy with Penelope for 1 month on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, grief, and anger management
I am very grateful to have been paired with Penelope. Each time it feels that we make good progress and that I am growing in the right direction. She listens and provides feedback and tasks to help me along this journey. A lovely feeling.
Written on Mar 30, 2024 after therapy with Penelope for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
Penelope is helpful, in touch with what I am working on, and overall wonderful!
Written on Mar 21, 2024 after therapy with Penelope for 2 months on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, self esteem, and anger management
She is kind, courteous & very helpful
Written on Feb 21, 2024 after therapy with Penelope for 1 week