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

IS ANXIETY STEALING YOUR JOY? Do you suffer from anxiety, depression, panic attacks, feelings of loneliness and/or emptiness? Are you struggling with life changes, loss, feelings of 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 am trained in attachment therapy and EMDR. I take a comprehensive therapeutic approach that helps you regulate your emotions and build your inner strength using therapeutic Mindfulness and somatic work that specifically targets healing our nervous symptom, strengthening our ability for healthy connections, increased resiliency, and inner peace.
I myself have suffered from anxiety and I know how debilitating it can be. You are not alone. 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
- Individual Sessions $120
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
If you see your insurance listed, please ask me to verify coverage when you arrange your first visit.

Gretchen J. Penner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist,
MSW,
LCSW
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / LCSW 97697
- Membership with Health At Every Size 2020
- Certificate from California Society for Clinical Social Work 2017
- Attended California State University, Fullerton, Graduated 2015
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Attachment Therapy
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma and PTSD
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Body Positivity
Religion
Christian
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Body Positivity
Religion
Christian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Adult Attachment Repair Model
- Attachment-based
- Christian Counseling
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- EMDR
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Psychoanalytic
- Psychodynamic
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Location
Primary Location
Nearby Areas
Cities
Counties
Neighborhoods
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (619) 324-3803

Gretchen J. Penner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist,
MSW,
LCSW
Last Modified: 8 Jan 2023