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Lisa Penny

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

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Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
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I support families, couples, and individuals. Whatever the problem, challenge, trauma or pain, the power to change exists within you and your family. I believe that an effective therapist's job is to support a "shift," not to create it for you. Together, we can make progress toward your goals and desires. I am also trained and certified in hypnotherapy. Since 2020 I have offered Online services, walking and beach sessions which work great with certain personalities, especially children and teenagers. I’m also licensed in the state Oregon and provide online services for people residing in that state.
If your relationship needs rehabilitation I can provide a safe and balanced environment to communicate more effectively with ideas and tools for solutions. I help families to support better communication techniques to navigate challenges, phases, and life cycle transitions. For individual sessions, I combine hypnosis, mindfulness, and breathing techniques.
Everyone has a unique way of communicating and processing information. As a therapist I believe that it is important to stay flexible, respectful, and open to what supports the unit of treatment whether their individual couples or families. Getting to Better: Empowering clients to change their story—with real therapy and real tools that actually help.
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My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Lisa Penny MA, LMFT

Marina Del Rey, CA 90292

(310) 990-9164

Lisa Penny LMFT

Portland, OR 97217

My website
Supporting in-person and on-line clients in California. On-line sessions in Oregon. Evening and weekend availability.
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Coping Skills and Stress 
$200 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and families  
This video was not the most professional choice, but it definitely is the most authentic version of me.
Lisa Penny
Let's Connect (310) 990-9164
Photo of Lisa Penny, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Lisa Penny MA, LMFT

Marina Del Rey, CA 90292

(310) 990-9164

Lisa Penny LMFT

Portland, OR 97217

My website
Supporting in-person and on-line clients in California. On-line sessions in Oregon. Evening and weekend availability.
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Coping Skills and Stress 
$200 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and families  
This video was not the most professional choice, but it definitely is the most authentic version of me.
Lisa Penny

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $200
  • Couple Sessions $200
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa, Zelle
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I do not take any insurance but, will provide you with invoices to submit to your insurance for reimbursements.
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Lisa Penny
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (310) 990-9164
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I do not take any insurance but, will provide you with invoices to submit to your insurance for reimbursements.
Photo of Lisa Penny, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Lisa Penny
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (310) 990-9164

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / MFC79290 Lisa Penny
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 18 years
  • Attended Phillips Graduate Institute, Graduated 2011
  • Additional Credentials

  • License: Oregon T2027 / 2021
  • Certificate from UCLA Drug and Alcohol Counseling / 2007
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I have over 40 years of experience working with children and families. I was a teacher and parent educator for over 25 years. I've also worked as a drug and alcohol counselor. I became a Therapist Intern in 2011 and I have been a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist since 2014.
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Lisa Penny
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (310) 990-9164
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I have over 40 years of experience working with children and families. I was a teacher and parent educator for over 25 years. I've also worked as a drug and alcohol counselor. I became a Therapist Intern in 2011 and I have been a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist since 2014.
Photo of Lisa Penny, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Lisa Penny
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (310) 990-9164

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Relationship Issues
  • Coping Skills
  • Stress

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Child
  • Chronic health conditions
  • Chronic Pain
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Infidelity
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Parenting
  • Self Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Spirituality
  • Substance Use
  • Surgery support
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Brief therapy works well for most clients, whether individuals or couples. The hope is to empower and educate to solve the dilemmas and issues that have brought them to therapy and continue to implement solutions for the issues that come their way. I use solution focus and narrative modalities to help clients rewrite their stories, focusing on the solutions instead of focusing on the problems.
Photo of Lisa Penny, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Lisa Penny
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (310) 990-9164
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Brief therapy works well for most clients, whether individuals or couples. The hope is to empower and educate to solve the dilemmas and issues that have brought them to therapy and continue to implement solutions for the issues that come their way. I use solution focus and narrative modalities to help clients rewrite their stories, focusing on the solutions instead of focusing on the problems.
Photo of Lisa Penny, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Lisa Penny
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (310) 990-9164

Client Focus

Age

Toddler
Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Gay Allied
Immuno-disorders
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Parent

Ethnicity

Other Racial or Ethnic Background

Age

Toddler
Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Gay Allied
Immuno-disorders
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Parent

Ethnicity

Other Racial or Ethnic Background

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Family Systems
  • Hypnotherapy
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Narrative
  • Play Therapy
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
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While I find it necessary for the client to share problems and traumas that have brought them in, my hope is to get the clients OUT of therapy, to live their lives by making choice's that can get them into a better place on their own. Clients stay connected and come back for continuing sessions or a "tuneup" when a new problem occurs. Continued hypnotherapy support goals and mindset shifts.
Photo of Lisa Penny, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Lisa Penny
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (310) 990-9164
"
While I find it necessary for the client to share problems and traumas that have brought them in, my hope is to get the clients OUT of therapy, to live their lives by making choice's that can get them into a better place on their own. Clients stay connected and come back for continuing sessions or a "tuneup" when a new problem occurs. Continued hypnotherapy support goals and mindset shifts.
Photo of Lisa Penny, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Lisa Penny
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (310) 990-9164

Location

Primary Location

Lisa Penny MA, LMFT

Marina Del Rey, CA 90292

(310) 990-9164

Additional Location

Lisa Penny LMFT

Portland, OR 97217

(310) 990-9164
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Supporting in-person and on-line clients in California. On-line sessions in Oregon. Evening and weekend availability.
Photo of Lisa Penny, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Lisa Penny
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (310) 990-9164
"
Supporting in-person and on-line clients in California. On-line sessions in Oregon. Evening and weekend availability.
Photo of Lisa Penny, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Lisa Penny
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (310) 990-9164