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Elizabeth Penela, Ph.D.

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I offer in-person therapy sessions in Broward county, as well as online therapy sessions via tele-health to individuals who live in Florida. I do my tele-health sessions from my private office in Pembroke Pines, Florida and use a HIPAA compliant online platform for the utmost protection of your private health information. For children under the age of 10, I do not offer the option of a tele-health session because I believe it is most beneficial for them to engage with a therapist in-person.

Does Online Therapy Work? 

Online therapy works very well if you treat and honor this virtual space just as you would an in-office session. By doing this, we can maintain the connection that we feel in person. Studies have shown that Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), a type of treatment that I specialize in, can be done effectively online.  An advantage to online therapy is that there is no commute time, and some find it comforting to be meet from a cozy area within their own home.

What is an Online Therapy Session Like?

We will first meet for an intake consultation (75 minutes) to understand your main concerns and discuss a treatment plan. If we agree to work together, we will then set up a time to meet on a weekly basis (follow-up sessions are 50 minutes).

You will have a personalized link to access our virtual sessions. Please note that because I am a licensed psychologist in Florida, I can only do therapy online with individuals who reside in Florida. 
Woman sitting at table with laptop. Dr. Penela provides online therapy to help children and adults overcome anxiety and OCD.

Separate from my private practice, I also provide online, group coaching to parents throughout the country, to help them use science-backed strategies to support their child or teen who is struggling with anxiety. 

To make the best of our online therapy session, it is recommended that you are in a quiet, comfortable, and private space. If you cannot think of a space like this that you can access, we can try to brainstorm some alternatives. If you are interested in starting online therapy, I’d love to join you on this challenging but empowering journey.
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Dr. Penela proudly provides evidence-based therapy services in English and Spanish throughout Broward County: Weston, Miramar,  Pembroke Pines, Davie, Cooper City, Coral Springs, Parkland, Hollywood, Fort Lauderdale, Plantation, and surrounding areas.

Both tele-health and in-person appointments are available.
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  • Home
  • Therapy
    • Adults >
      • Anxiety Treatment
      • OCD Treatment
    • Kids + Teens >
      • Anxiety Treatment
      • OCD Treatment
    • Therapy for Parents of Anxious Children
  • Coaching
    • Online Course for Parents
    • FREE email Newsletter
  • About Me
    • Areas of Specialty
    • Meet Dr. Penela
    • Education + Training
    • Curriculum Vitae
  • Info
    • Contact + Fees
    • Events + Press
    • Online Therapy
  • En Español