Christine Penwell, LPC
Trauma-informed care for families and relationships
- Family and relationship therapy
- Trauma and attachment focus
- CBT and client-centered approaches
About Christine Penwell
Christine Penwell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Tennessee with a focus on relationships, family dynamics, and trauma recovery. She has built her practice around working with families and individuals navigating the complexities of neurodivergence, parenting, and the emotional aftermath of difficult life events. Christine brings a holistic understanding of trauma and emphasizes healing that attends to both individual experience and family systems.
Her therapeutic stance centers on empathy, unconditional positive regard, and authenticity, drawing from client-centered principles developed by Carl Rogers. Christine adopts a client-led approach, following each person's priorities in session while offering clinical guidance to help clients gain insight and develop practical skills. She integrates evidence-informed methods including Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing to tailor care to each person's needs.
Christine works with a wide range of concerns such as parenting challenges, attachment and adoption issues, trauma and dissociation, stress and anxiety, intimacy and communication problems, and life transitions. As an LPC, she supports clients through collaborative exploration and skill-building aimed at improving relationships, coping, and overall emotional well-being.
Her therapeutic stance centers on empathy, unconditional positive regard, and authenticity, drawing from client-centered principles developed by Carl Rogers. Christine adopts a client-led approach, following each person's priorities in session while offering clinical guidance to help clients gain insight and develop practical skills. She integrates evidence-informed methods including Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing to tailor care to each person's needs.
Christine works with a wide range of concerns such as parenting challenges, attachment and adoption issues, trauma and dissociation, stress and anxiety, intimacy and communication problems, and life transitions. As an LPC, she supports clients through collaborative exploration and skill-building aimed at improving relationships, coping, and overall emotional well-being.
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?
Christine provides therapy in English.
Where is Christine Penwell located?
She is located in Tennessee.
How can I work with Christine Penwell as my therapist?
You can work with Christine 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?
Cost can vary depending on factors such as 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, 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 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.
Attachment and Client-Centered Approaches Delivered Online
Christine draws from Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationships shape current patterns of closeness and trust - this approach helps people address issues like attachment wounds, adoption and foster care concerns, and intimacy challenges. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes empathy, listening, and following the client's lead so that each person feels heard and is supported in discovering their own answers. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, offering practical tools for anxiety, stress, and mood regulation.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Christine works with clients to understand their goals, preferences, and life context, and then tailors techniques from these approaches to fit each person's needs. This means clients help shape the plan and the therapist adjusts strategies as progress unfolds.
Online therapy offers flexibility for busy schedules and geographic constraints. Sessions may occur by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to engage in ways that suit their comfort and routine. These options make it easier to attend regular sessions, apply skills between meetings, and maintain continuity of care with licensed professionals.