About Penni
Penni Fontenot is a licensed clinical social worker with ten years of experience helping people manage stress and anxiety. She guides clients through grief, low self-esteem, depression, and struggles with focus and attention. Her approach is straightforward and conversational.
She meets people where they are and helps them take concrete next steps. Penni believes each person knows their life story best. She works collaboratively to uncover strengths people may not notice.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on practical ways to reduce overwhelm and rebuild confidence. She often helps clients break problems into manageable pieces and try small changes that can make daily life easier. People come to Penni for help with motivation, coping after loss, and improving concentration.
She also addresses feelings tied to abandonment, codependency, guilt, and communication problems. When relationship endings or narcissistic behaviors affect someone's wellbeing, she helps them make sense of what happened and plan forward actions. Penni draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions in plain language.
She encourages curiosity and self-compassion while working toward clear goals. Her style is warm and direct, and she supports clients as they practice new skills between meetings. Penni practices in Louisiana and offers care through a range of online formats.
She aims to create a steady, goal-focused experience so people can move from feeling stuck to noticing progress.
Evidence-based techniques and flexible online care
Penni uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach helps people learn skills to manage anxiety and stress by practicing breathing, grounding, and step-by-step coping strategies. This approach aims to reduce immediate overwhelm and make daily tasks feel more manageable.Another useful approach centers on problem solving and building routines to improve focus, motivation, and mood. It involves setting small, achievable goals, tracking progress, and adjusting plans when needed. This method supports people who feel stuck or have trouble concentrating by creating clear, repeatable habits.
Finding the right approach is a shared process. Penni works together with each person to identify goals, try techniques, and adjust based on what feels helpful. She emphasizes straightforward feedback and practical homework so clients can see what works for them.
Online therapy here uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video calls let people have a fuller conversation and see nonverbal cues. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and are useful when being on camera is hard. Live chat and text messaging let clients check in between sessions or do quick updates without scheduling a full call. These options offer flexibility for busy schedules and different comfort levels.
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- Experience
- 10 years
- Licensed
- Louisiana
- Languages
- English
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