·         Pennie is a member of the American Psychology Association. She focuses primarily on women's issues and couples' issues in her practice. She also works with individuals in recovery from addictions and War Veterans challenged by Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. She uses cognitive-behavioral techniques, as well as *EMDR, to aid clients in returning quickly to a healthy level of functioning. While some problems may require a lengthy treatment, Pennie believes that many issues people are challenged by today require relatively brief interventions, allowing the individual to progress on their own with infrequent "check ups" or "booster sessions". Pennie believes that clients ultimately have the answers within themselves and enjoys her job of assisting them in bringing these solutions to the surface. She works collaboratively with each client to determine the type of treatment needed.             Pennie earned a Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology and a Bachelors Degree in Psychology at the University of North Texas.         Pennie is fully trained in *EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), a technique primarily used with clients who have experienced trauma. She has also trained with Pia Mellody at The Meadows (residential treatment facility for addictions) in Wickenburg, AZ.