Penny Reif
Mental Health Counselor, Master’s Level ClinicianHi! I’m Penny, I am a Person-Centered therapist who integrates expressive arts in therapy in a sensory-aware environment.
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Gender identity issues, sometimes called gender dysphoria or gender conflict, occur when an individual feels an inconsistency between their physical gender and the gender they truly feel or identify with. This most commonly exhibits itself as a physical discomfort with the gender one was assigned at birth, including the feeling of being in the wrong body. Children with gender dysphoria may express disgust of their own genitals or a certainty that they will grow up to be the opposite sex. Some individuals with gender identity issues treat this feeling by physically modifying their bodies to better match their gender identity. Gender dysphoria comes with it an increased risk for depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, and bullying. If you are experiencing gender identity issues, reach out to one of TherapyDen’s qualified professionals today.
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My clients want to deepen their sense of self, build stronger relationships, recover from the impacts trauma, interrupt generational and collective trauma patterns, move through anxiety and depression, and find ways to navigate the state of the world while still finding joy, ease, love, belonging, and meaningful resistance to harmful systems. They have some aspect of their identity or experience that makes them feel different, and grapple to reconcile who they are with the world around them.
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If you feel undeserving and struggle with trusting others, frequently overreact and shut down emotionally, or use unhealthy coping mechanisms, then you may be among the millions of adults with unprocessed childhood trauma. Left untreated, unprocessed childhood trauma can negatively affect the present, often reaping havoc on relationships and one’s quality of life, but it doesn’t need to continue. Therapy can serve as the best tool for long-term recovery.
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Being human is often tough. Sometimes we lose our way and can feel stuck and overwhelmed. Sometimes we would like to change parts of our lives or ourselves but don’t know how. Therapy can be an empowering way to promote healing, growth, and wellness. Often, we initially seek treatment to address a specific concern and then begin to uncover other areas of our lives in which we want to make meaningful change. My goal is for this process to feel supportive, affirming, and appropriately challenging.
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Taking the first step towards healing can be incredibly challenging, and seeking the support you deserve takes immense courage. I believe that one of my greatest privileges is walking with individuals as they navigate these challenges. My mission is to provide an empathetic and safe space for you to delve into your experiences, build resilience, and foster meaningful connections in your life.
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I am an experienced and highly qualified therapist with over 12 years of experience in providing therapy for anxiety, depression, and trauma. I am a LCMHC with a Master's in Counseling and extensive experience in evidence-based therapies. My clients are teachers, students, gender non-conforming, neurodiversity, and LGBTQ. I work with all faiths and have a background in working with spiritual and religious trauma.
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I am here to help people struggling with navigating a world that feels like it's not built for them. Whether it's working through gender/sexuality issues, trauma, or figuring out how to be in the world without drugs and alcohol, I work with folks to strengthen their own inner wisdom in order to walk through the world whole and confident with a sense of belonging.
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