- Attachment approaches
- CBT and DBT tools
- Relationship skills
About Penelope
Penelope "Penny" McBride is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York with 26 years of practice. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, family matters, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, relationships, grief, and related concerns. Penny works with adults who notice patterns from their upbringing still shaping current life.
Penny uses straightforward, person-focused sessions to help people name repeating patterns linked to family of origin and childhood experiences. She talks with clients about what shows up now - for example trouble with boundaries, communication problems, or fear of abandonment. Sessions emphasize clear tools and real conversation rather than jargon.
Her clinical work draws on Attachment-Based methods and Client-Centered ways of working, combined with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques when helpful. That mix lets her address how early relationships affect thinking, feeling, and behavior today. She also brings elements of the Gottman Method for work that touches on intimate relationships and communication.
Penny helps people break cycles that affect parenting, work, and close relationships. She offers practical skills for managing anxiety, regulating emotions, and changing unhelpful habits. She also supports those dealing with grief, addiction, or major life transitions.
People considering work with her select the online therapy options, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. Costs vary with location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How her approaches translate to online work
Attachment-Based work looks at how early relationships shape patterns in adult life. In online sessions this often means talking through repeated interaction styles and noticing how they affect current relationships and emotions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client's experience and priorities, allowing sessions to unfold around what feels most pressing in a given week. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) introduces concrete skills to shift thinking and behavior, such as tracking thoughts, testing assumptions, and practicing small behavioral changes between sessions.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Penny collaborates with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress and needs change. Clients and therapist discuss which techniques to use and when to add skills practice or communication work.
The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting therapy into a busy schedule and reducing travel time so people can attend more consistently. Online work can make it easier to check in during life transitions or brief breaks at work. If you prefer a specific session format, confirm the current options before booking so you know what will be offered.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
26+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, family issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, eating issues, parenting strains, anger, career challenges, bipolar and depression, and ADHD among other topics.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is person-focused and practical. Sessions center on identifying patterns from early family life and learning concrete skills for change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 26 years of professional experience as a practicing clinician in New York.
What credential and location information is on file?
She is an LCSW licensed in New York and practices from New York.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm the current options before booking.
How is cost handled and how do I begin?
Costs vary with location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, select the See online therapy options button, complete the brief matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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