Penelope "Penny" McBride, LCSW
Experienced LCSW specializing in trauma and relationships
- Stress and anxiety support
- Addiction and family care
- Relationship and intimacy help
About Penelope "Penny" McBride
Penelope "Penny" McBride is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with 26 years of experience supporting people through complex life challenges. She centers her work on the individual experience, creating a compassionate, client-centered environment where people can explore stress, anxiety, trauma, addiction, and family dynamics while developing practical coping tools and emotional insight.
Penny offers focused support for a wide range of concerns including mood disorders, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and caregiver stress, grief and loss, and transitions that come with midlife and career change. Her approach emphasizes strengthening communication, building self-compassion, and fostering resilience so clients can better understand their inner world and make meaningful changes.
Drawing on long clinical experience, she tailors strategies to each person rather than applying a one-size-fits-all plan. Penelope approaches each therapeutic relationship with empathy, respect, and a belief in each person’s capacity for growth. She works collaboratively with clients to address immediate concerns and to build sustainable skills for ongoing wellbeing.
Penny offers focused support for a wide range of concerns including mood disorders, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and caregiver stress, grief and loss, and transitions that come with midlife and career change. Her approach emphasizes strengthening communication, building self-compassion, and fostering resilience so clients can better understand their inner world and make meaningful changes.
Drawing on long clinical experience, she tailors strategies to each person rather than applying a one-size-fits-all plan. Penelope approaches each therapeutic relationship with empathy, respect, and a belief in each person’s capacity for growth. She works collaboratively with clients to address immediate concerns and to build sustainable skills for ongoing wellbeing.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Relationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Gottman Method Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Penelope "Penny" McBride have?
Penelope "Penny" McBride has 26 years of experience.
Is Penelope "Penny" McBride a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LCSW credential, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her license is NY LCSW 077548.
In which languages does Penelope "Penny" McBride provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Penelope "Penny" McBride located?
She is located in New York.
How can I work with Penelope "Penny" McBride as my therapist?
You can work with Penelope "Penny" McBride through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Penelope "Penny" McBride work with international clients?
Penelope "Penny" McBride does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Penelope "Penny" McBride cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your 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. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Penelope McBride
Penelope integrates Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into her online practice to meet a range of needs. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relational patterns shape current connections and can help with intimacy, abandonment concerns, and family relationship issues. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the client's own goals and experience, offering a compassionate, nonjudgmental space for self-exploration and growth that is useful for building self-esteem and navigating life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, making it effective for stress, anxiety, mood concerns, and coping with challenging situations.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Penelope works collaboratively with clients and other licensed professionals to determine which methods best align with each person’s needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which can make it easier to fit care into a busy life or to continue work during transitions. These options support consistent access to therapy, allowing clients to maintain momentum and apply new skills in real time while working with a therapist who tailors treatment to their situation.
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