Christine Penwell, LPC
Trauma-informed counselor for families and relationships
- Relationship and family focus
- Trauma-informed approaches
- Licensed LPC in Tennessee
About Christine Penwell
Christine Penwell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Tennessee with seven years of experience. She focuses on relationship and family work and supports people navigating trauma, parenting concerns, neurodivergence-related challenges such as ADHD, and life transitions. Her practice includes attention to intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, career and coaching concerns, and a range of family dynamics including adoption and foster care, attachment difficulties, and family-of-origin problems.
Her clinical approach blends evidence-informed methods with a person-centered stance. Christine draws from Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems to tailor care to each individual or family. She emphasizes empathy, respect for each person’s experience, and collaboration in forming goals and strategies.
LPC stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, a state credential that authorizes practice in counseling and therapy. Christine applies her training to support clients working through stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, communication and commitment concerns, and other issues such as forgiveness, guilt and shame, hoarding, and dissociation. She is not currently accepting clients and does not work with international clients.
Her clinical approach blends evidence-informed methods with a person-centered stance. Christine draws from Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems to tailor care to each individual or family. She emphasizes empathy, respect for each person’s experience, and collaboration in forming goals and strategies.
LPC stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, a state credential that authorizes practice in counseling and therapy. Christine applies her training to support clients working through stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, communication and commitment concerns, and other issues such as forgiveness, guilt and shame, hoarding, and dissociation. She is not currently accepting clients and does not work with international clients.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Christine Penwell have?
Christine Penwell has 7 years of experience.
Is Christine Penwell a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LPC credential. License details: TN LPC 7336.
In which languages does Christine Penwell provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Christine Penwell located?
She is located in Tennessee.
How can I work with Christine Penwell as my therapist?
Work with Christine Penwell is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Christine Penwell work with international clients?
Christine Penwell does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Christine Penwell cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as the client’s location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the 'Start Therapy' button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the 'Start Therapy' button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match clients with a therapist. Depending on availability, the first session may then be scheduled and take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Could Virtual Therapy Be a Good Fit?
Online therapy can be a practical option for many people facing common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or life changes. For a wide range of issues, virtual sessions are frequently found to produce meaningful progress similar to traditional in-person care, and they offer a flexible way to engage in treatment.One major benefit is convenience. Individuals can meet with therapists using the communication style that works best for them - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging - which makes it easier to balance therapy with work, family, and other obligations.
Licensed professionals provide online therapy and most practices allow clients to request a different therapist if the initial match is not the right fit. For those considering therapy, virtual options expand access while supporting continuity of care with trained therapists.