Dr. Penny Brower, LCPC
Therapist in Illinois
Dr.
- License 180.001847 · Illinois Expires March 2027
- NPI 1780605816 · national registry
- Experience and languages 34+ years in practice English
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About Penny
Dr. Penny Brower brings a practical, person-centered style to therapy. She is an LCPC - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - based in Illinois with 34 years of clinical experience.
Her approach focuses on helping people make intentional choices in how they think, feel, and act so they can manage stress and build stronger relationships. She uses a mix of approaches to fit each person’s needs, including Gottman Method work for relationship concerns, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values, and attachment-based ideas to understand connection patterns.
Background and approach
Dr. Brower prefers straightforward conversations and collaborative planning over labels and one-size-fits-all answers. Early in her career she provided in-home therapy to families with complex needs, and later worked in community mental health centers and independent practice.
She also spent eight years with the Air National Guard helping start a program to reduce suicide risk and increase resilience among service members. In sessions she helps people address anxiety, depression, ADHD, addictions, grief, intimacy issues, and anger. She also supports those coping with life changes, family problems, infidelity, and feelings of emptiness or isolation.
Her work attends to both immediate coping skills and longer-term patterns that shape relationships. She invites feedback so therapy stays useful and responsive. Dr.
Brower aims to help clients find practical tools and new ways of relating that let them feel more in charge of their lives and relationships.
Credentials
- LCPC (Illinois)
- License 180.001847 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1780605816 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Penny lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- ADHD
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
Approaches Penny names
- Gottman Method
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
- Systemic Therapy
These are the approaches Penny names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
Online support
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Dr. Brower uses a few complementary approaches that work well in remote sessions. The Gottman Method focuses on improving interaction patterns and building specific communication skills that help couples and partners manage conflict and increase connection. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify their values and take committed action toward what matters, which can reduce avoidance and increase engagement in daily life. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early connection patterns shape current relationships and helps people shift unhelpful patterns toward more supported ways of relating.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and which methods feel most comfortable. Together they adapt techniques over time, asking for feedback so sessions stay relevant and useful.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face skill practice and real-time coaching. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging make it easier to check in between sessions, share brief updates, or work through short exercises without scheduling a full call. These options help people fit therapy into busy lives and keep continuity when travel or work makes in-person visits difficult.
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Frequently asked
What concerns does this therapist address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, ADHD, addictions, grief, anger, and coping with life changes.
What is her style and therapeutic approach?
Her style is practical and collaborative, using Gottman Method ideas for relationships, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values, and attachment-informed work to examine connection patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 34 years of experience working in in-home therapy, community mental health centers, independent practice, and program development for the Air National Guard.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCPC - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - credentialed in Illinois and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; she works with clients based in Illinois.
What session formats are available online?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does cost and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and scheduling follows the platform matching and available times.
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