Amparo Penny
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC, C-DBT, CCTP (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
31 College Place, Building B, Suite 204, Asheville, NC 28801
Waitlist for new clients
Let's Connect (828) 373-2537
You are allowed to be a masterpiece and a work in progress at the same time - Sophia Bush. Are you at war with your emotions, food, or your body? Well, that's just the tip of the iceberg, and I invite you to take you on a journey below the surface. I am a DBT-certified, trauma-certified, and Intuitive Eating certified therapist and I see therapy as a journey we take together; you’re the driver and I'm the helpful passenger :) I have been a licensed therapist for 17 years, supporting people with eating disorders, issues with emotion regulation, body image issues, and borderline personality disorder. You're never "too much" for me.
I have studied a number of therapy modalities although my specialty is Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), which I have trained in since 2007. Together we can find what works for you and the goals you want to achieve. There's no "one size fits all" approach to therapy, and we'll use a strengths-based approach to find what works!
I enjoy working with people ranging from early adolescence to late adulthood, and people who struggle with emotion regulation and food/body issues. I like to help people learn to "love" (or at least accept) their emotions and their bodies. I find myself to be open-minded and non-judgmental with my clients and I love to use humor in my sessions!
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Amparo Penny now - (828) 373-2537
Let's Connect (828) 373-2537
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Pay by American Express, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Aetna
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Optum
- Out of pocket
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
Email me or call with questions - (828) 373-2537
Amparo Penny
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC, C-DBT, CCTP
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of North Carolina / 6616 Amparo Penny
- In Practice for 21 Years
- Certificate from The Original Intuitive Eating Pros - Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor 2020
- Certificate from Evergreen Certifications - Certified DBT Therapist 695402 / 2019
- Attended North Carolina Central University, MA in Counseling, Graduated 2003
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Eating Disorders
- Women's Issues
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body Image, diet recovery, intuitive eating
- Body Positivity
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotional Disturbance
- Grief
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Obesity
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Transgender
- Weight Loss
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Family / Marital
- Feminist
- Humanistic
- Intuitive Eating
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Location
Nearby Areas
Take the first step to help. Call now - (828) 373-2537
Amparo Penny
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC, C-DBT, CCTP