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Arlene M Penney

Registered Social Worker, BA,BSW, MSW,RSW, RP,ND, SEP (she, her)

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Available both in-person and online
44 Torbay Road Suite 120 St John's, NL A1A
My ideal clients are individuals struggling with trauma, anxiety, grief, attachment wounds, chronic stress, PTSD, or nervous system dysregulation, especially those who feel traditional talk therapy has not fully resolved the deeper impact of their experiences. Many are emotionally exhausted from living in survival states such as fight, flight, freeze, or fawn. At my neuroscience-based clinic. I use specialized therapies including Somatic Experiencing (SE) and Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR) to help clients process unresolved trauma, regulate the nervous system, and create lasting healing.
As Newfoundland and Labrador’s 1st dedicated Trauma Healing Centre, I offer a highly specialized approaches focused on resolving trauma at its source, not managing symptoms. My work integrates advanced therapies designed to help you move beyond survival and experience deeper emotional regulation, resilience, connection and lasting transformation.
If you feel exhausted from carrying the weight of trauma, anxiety, grief, or emotional overwhelm, you are not alone. Healing is possible with the right support. I offer a compassionate, neuroscience-based approach designed to help you feel safer, more connected, and no longer trapped in survival mode.
Call or Arlene M Penney now for a free 15 minute consultation - (709) 704-4229

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Nuport building

44 Torbay Road

Suite 120

St John's, NL A1A map

(709) 704-4229
My website
I offer in-person, telephone or online sessions via Zoom. My availability is flexible.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Anxiety and Stress 
I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Let's Connect (709) 704-4229
Photo of Arlene M Penney, Registered Social Worker, BA,BSW, MSW,RSW, RP,ND, SEP

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Nuport building

44 Torbay Road

Suite 120

St John's, NL A1A map

(709) 704-4229
My website
I offer in-person, telephone or online sessions via Zoom. My availability is flexible.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Anxiety and Stress 
I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, Cash, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Alberta Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross
  • Canada Life | Great-West Life
  • Department of National Defence
  • Desjardins
  • First Nations Health Authority
  • Great-West Life
  • Green Shield Canada
  • Johnson
  • Manulife
  • Medavie Blue Cross
  • NLTA
  • Qalipu
  • Royal Canadian Mounted Police
  • SunLife
  • Veterans Affairs Canada
  • Workplace NL
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Arlene M Penney
Registered Social Worker, BA,BSW, MSW,RSW, RP,ND, SEP
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (709) 704-4229
Photo of Arlene M Penney, Registered Social Worker, BA,BSW, MSW,RSW, RP,ND, SEP
Arlene M Penney
Registered Social Worker, BA,BSW, MSW,RSW, RP,ND, SEP
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (709) 704-4229

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Newfoundland & Labrador College of Social Workers Arlene M Penney
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 17 years
  • Additional Credentials

  • Membership with Naturopath with ACNN
  • Certificate from Somatic Experiencing International (SEI) 2024
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Arlene M Penney
Registered Social Worker, BA,BSW, MSW,RSW, RP,ND, SEP
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (709) 704-4229
Photo of Arlene M Penney, Registered Social Worker, BA,BSW, MSW,RSW, RP,ND, SEP
Arlene M Penney
Registered Social Worker, BA,BSW, MSW,RSW, RP,ND, SEP
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (709) 704-4229

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Anxiety
  • Stress

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • Adoption
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anger Management
  • Body Image
  • Chronic Pain
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Drug Abuse
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Infidelity
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Men's Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Peer Relationships
  • Polyamory & ENM
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Spirituality
  • Substance Use
  • Thinking Disorders
  • Veterans
  • Women's Issues
"
I specialize in addressing a range of clinical issues, including PTSD, trauma, shock, grief, and physical pain. Clients often report significant relief from trauma-related symptoms, enhanced resilience, and greater overall well-being. By working together, you can expect to reclaim a sense of safety and empowerment in your life.
Photo of Arlene M Penney, Registered Social Worker, BA,BSW, MSW,RSW, RP,ND, SEP
Arlene M Penney
Registered Social Worker, BA,BSW, MSW,RSW, RP,ND, SEP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (709) 704-4229
"
I specialize in addressing a range of clinical issues, including PTSD, trauma, shock, grief, and physical pain. Clients often report significant relief from trauma-related symptoms, enhanced resilience, and greater overall well-being. By working together, you can expect to reclaim a sense of safety and empowerment in your life.
Photo of Arlene M Penney, Registered Social Worker, BA,BSW, MSW,RSW, RP,ND, SEP
Arlene M Penney
Registered Social Worker, BA,BSW, MSW,RSW, RP,ND, SEP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (709) 704-4229

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Gay Allied
Immuno-disorders
Sex Worker Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Indigenous Peoples

Religion

Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Gay Allied
Immuno-disorders
Sex Worker Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Indigenous Peoples

Religion

Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Christian Counselling
  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • Cognitive Processing (CPT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Energy Psychology
  • Existential
  • Family / Marital
  • Feminist
  • Humanistic
  • Interpersonal
  • Intervention
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centered
  • Psychoanalytic
  • Psychodynamic
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Somatic
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
"
In my therapy practice, I utilize a combination of Somatic Experiencing and Deep Brain Reorienting, two innovative approaches that focus on the connection between the brain and the body, particularly in the context of trauma and emotional distress. As a client, your experience will be both supportive and transformative, allowing you to explore and heal from past experiences in a safe space.
Photo of Arlene M Penney, Registered Social Worker, BA,BSW, MSW,RSW, RP,ND, SEP
Arlene M Penney
Registered Social Worker, BA,BSW, MSW,RSW, RP,ND, SEP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (709) 704-4229
"
In my therapy practice, I utilize a combination of Somatic Experiencing and Deep Brain Reorienting, two innovative approaches that focus on the connection between the brain and the body, particularly in the context of trauma and emotional distress. As a client, your experience will be both supportive and transformative, allowing you to explore and heal from past experiences in a safe space.
Photo of Arlene M Penney, Registered Social Worker, BA,BSW, MSW,RSW, RP,ND, SEP
Arlene M Penney
Registered Social Worker, BA,BSW, MSW,RSW, RP,ND, SEP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (709) 704-4229

Location

Primary Location

Nuport building

44 Torbay Road

Suite 120

St John's, NL A1A

(709) 704-4229

Nearby Areas

Towns/Cities

Postal Codes

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I offer in-person, telephone or online sessions via Zoom. My availability is flexible.
Photo of Arlene M Penney, Registered Social Worker, BA,BSW, MSW,RSW, RP,ND, SEP
Arlene M Penney
Registered Social Worker, BA,BSW, MSW,RSW, RP,ND, SEP
Call for a free consultation now - (709) 704-4229
"
I offer in-person, telephone or online sessions via Zoom. My availability is flexible.
Photo of Arlene M Penney, Registered Social Worker, BA,BSW, MSW,RSW, RP,ND, SEP
Arlene M Penney
Registered Social Worker, BA,BSW, MSW,RSW, RP,ND, SEP
Call for a free consultation now - (709) 704-4229