Penelope "Penny" McBride, LCSW

Support for anxiety, trauma, and life transitions

Client-centered support
Trauma and anxiety care
Relationships and family focus

About Penelope "Penny" McBride

Penelope "Penny" McBride is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) in New York with 26 years of experience supporting people through the challenges that can make life feel overwhelming. Her work is grounded in a client-centered perspective, taking time to understand each person’s story and tailoring therapy to what matters most to them.

She brings focused experience with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, addiction concerns, and family dynamics. Penny helps clients make sense of difficult emotions and patterns, whether they are coping with social anxiety and isolation, navigating workplace pressure, or adjusting to major life transitions. Her style emphasizes steady support, practical skill-building, and a compassionate space to explore what is happening beneath the surface.

Across concerns such as mood disorders, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, self-esteem, parenting stress, anger, and challenges related to eating and body image, Penny works to help clients strengthen resilience, improve communication, and develop strategies they can use in daily life. She approaches the therapeutic relationship with empathy and respect, partnering with clients to clarify goals and move toward meaningful, sustainable change.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Self esteem

Also Specializes In

Relationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepression Coping 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 as a therapist.

Is Penelope "Penny" McBride a licensed therapist?

Yes. Penelope "Penny" McBride is licensed as an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) in New York. Her license number is NY LCSW 077548.

In which languages does Penelope "Penny" McBride provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Penelope "Penny" McBride located?

Penelope "Penny" McBride 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, depending on what you prefer and what is available.

Does Penelope "Penny" McBride work with international clients?

No. 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 based 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 pricing and details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire designed to help 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 Tools That Translate Well to Online Sessions

Penelope "Penny" McBride draws from approaches that can be especially practical in online therapy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing unhelpful thought patterns and experimenting with new ways of responding, which can be useful when stress, anxiety, low mood, or life changes start to affect daily routines.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds skills for managing intense emotions, tolerating distress, and improving relationships. It often supports people who feel stuck in cycles of overwhelm, impulsive reactions, or ongoing conflict and want concrete tools they can practice between sessions.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and ongoing relationships shape connection, trust, and communication. It can be helpful when working through relationship concerns, family dynamics, grief, or the lingering effects of trauma and abuse.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Penny collaborates with clients to clarify goals, identify what is most pressing, and choose strategies that fit their preferences, pace, and strengths.

Online therapy also offers flexibility in how support happens. Clients can meet by video calls or phone sessions, and can also use live chat or text-based messaging to stay engaged between sessions in a way that fits real-life schedules.

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