Gretchen J. Penner, M.S.W, LCSW

3990 Old Town Avenue, Suite 209A
San Diego, California, US
92110

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  • Phone Icon Phone
  • Video Icon Video

Practice Specialties

  • Abandonment Difficulties
  • Abuse and Trauma
  • Anger Management
  • Church Conflict
  • College Student Counseling
  • Counseling for Pastors and Wives
  • Counseling for Seniors
  • EMDR
  • Empty Nest Anxiety and Depression
  • Ex-Relationship Adjustments
  • Families Affected by Disability
  • Grief and Bereavement Counseling
  • Individual Counseling
  • Stress and Anxiety
  • Trauma and or PTSD
  • Women's Issues and Concerns

About

As a certified EMDR attachment focused therapist I help those suffering from eating disorders, PTSD, and trauma.

Over the past ten years, I have been trained in the best trauma informed practices including EMDR, Internal Family Systems, Cognitive Processing Therapy and somatic work. Most individuals identify feeling hopeful within the first few sessions. Together you and I will gain a greater understanding of the triggers to your anxiety and depression and identify the best treatment plan for you.

Areas of Treatment:
• Attachment Therapy
• Trauma
• Stress/Worry
• Depression
• Eating Disorders
• Poor Concentration
• Forgiveness
• Panic Attacks
• Life Transitions
• Hopelessness
• Loneliness
• Irritability
• Guilt/Shame
• Grief
• Self-Acceptance and Self-Compassion

FREE PHONE CONSULTATION: If you are considering therapy, but are not sure if therapy is right for you, please feel free to call. We can discuss your needs and see if I would be the right therapist for you and your presenting challenge.

LICENSE:
Licensed Clinical Social Worker #97697

Why I Became a Professional Christian Therapist

As a Christian and a "pastor's kid", I know that even those with a strong faith, including pastors and their families, can struggle with anxiety and depression, and may encounter trauma even within the church itself. I have seen how life challenges produce feelings of anxiety and depression that can negatively impact one’s daily life, spiritual calling, and personal faith in God. My heart and passion is to provide a safe place of healing for Christians, church staff, pastors and pastor’s families; a confidential place of healing where your faith will not be challenged, but strengthened.

Client Payment Information

  • Accepts insurance
  • Client rates are on a sliding scale

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