Jennifer Penna (She/Her)

Accepting Clients

Hello! My name is Jennifer Penna and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and I own and operate a private practice based in Newtown, CT.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker in , CT

Services
  • Individual
  • Family
  • Child
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

I have been in the field for over ten years and my focus is in working with children, adolescents, young adults and their families. While my practice is currently located in Newtown, CT, I am only accepting telehealth clients at this time and can service anyone located in CT. I focus on approaching each client individually so that they each receive support tailored to their specific needs that allow them to reach their own goals. I specialize in working with children, teens, and families.

My Background and Approach

I am trained in many different treatment modalities including CBT, DBT, MDFT, and am certified in Evidence Based and Promising Practice Models of In-Home Treatment Models and Interventions. In addition to therapeutic services, I also offer educational consulting to students and families looking for some extra support. I know first-hand that navigating school systems can be challenging. As a certified school social worker and intermediate administrator, I am well versed in special education and would love to support children and families in reviewing current support plans to see if it meets the child’s needs or work with children and families to determine if a new educational support plan is appropriate and needed. Additionally, I also offer social/emotional evaluations that can be shared with their child’s school which will outline their current levels of emotionality along with their current needs. I use a wraparound approach for my therapeutic services.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I firmly believe that finding the right fit for you in therapy is just as important as the work we do together. I also feel strongly that your are the leader in your own life and I am here to support you in reaching your goals. One of my passions is promoting inclusivity among people with developmental disabilities and I work very closely with the Best Buddies organization. Giving back and volunteering in my community is another passion of mine and I try to donate my time as often as I can whether that is at the local animal shelter, donating blood, participating in clothing drives etc.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Other Techniques
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Family Systems
  • Family Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Anxiety Family Conflict Teen Issues
Other Issues
  • ADHD Therapists
  • Anxiety
  • Career Counseling
  • Child Issues
  • Depression
  • Intellectual Disability
  • Learning Disorders
  • Parenting
  • Self-Esteem
  • Suicidal Thoughts
  • Teen Issues
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 15 years of practice
  • Rate: $150 - 175/session

Reach out to Jennifer