
Gretchen J. Penner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
5 Endorsed
3990 Old Town Avenue, Suite 209A, San Diego, CA 92110
Let's Connect (619) 324-3803

Do you suffer from anxiety, depression, feelings of loneliness and hopelessness? Are you fearful about finding/losing love? Do you suffer with feelings of worthlessness or feel incapable of being loved? Healthy connections are a primary need that we all have. Healthy attachments help us regulate our emotions to live a joyful and peaceful life. Sometimes through life experiences, our ability to attach and connect in healthy ways gets disrupted, negatively impacting our lives and our ability to regulate our emotions.
I specialize in the treatment of eating disorders and trauma. I am an EMDR attachment focused therapist. I take a comprehensive therapeutic approach to help you regulate your emotions and build your inner strength. In addition to EMDR, I am a certified Shamed Focused Therapist. I use Self-Compassion to help you learn to forgive yourself and others.
Suffering can be a lonely process. Guilt and shame can be debilitating and is often times a result of unresolved trauma. The good news is you don't have to suffer anymore. I am here to help. Call me. I offer a free 15 minute phone consultation. Together we can see if I am the right match for you. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Call or Email Gretchen J. Penner now for a free 15 minute consultation - (619) 324-3803
Let's Connect (619) 324-3803

Finances
Fees
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (619) 324-3803

Gretchen J. Penner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / LCSW 97697 Gretchen J. Penner
- Membership with California Society For Clinical Social Work 2017
- Membership with Health At Every Size 2020
- Attended California State University, Fullerton, Graduated 2015
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Attachment Therapy
- Body Positivity
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma and PTSD
5 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Religion
Christian
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Religion
Christian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Adult Attachment Repair Model
- Attachment-based
- Christian Counseling
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- EMDR
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Psychoanalytic
- Psychodynamic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Location
Primary Location
Sound Mind Center
3990 Old Town Avenue
Suite 209A
San Diego, CA 92110
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Nearby Areas
Cities
Counties
Neighborhoods
Call for a free consultation now - (619) 324-3803

Gretchen J. Penner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW