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Elizabeth Penela, Ph.D.

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Online Therapy for Anxiety and OCD (for teens & adults)

In addition to providing therapy services in-person in South Florida, I also offer online therapy sessions via tele-health to individuals who live in 43 states (including Florida) - see full listing of states here. I provide 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.
Sometimes people wonder - Does online therapy work?  Doing therapy for anxiety and OCD 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.  
Woman sitting at table with laptop. Dr. Penela provides online therapy to help children and adults overcome anxiety and OCD.
An advantage to online therapy is that there is no commute time (who wants to sit on I-75 or the Palmetto during South Florida rush hour traffic?!). Some also find it very comforting to have their therapy session from a cozy area within their own home.
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To make the best of our online therapy session, it is recommended that you are in a quiet, comfortable, and private space. If you are interested in starting online therapy for anxiety or OCD, I’d be honored to join you on this challenging and empowering journey.

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Tele-health for Children

Although teens generally engage well in tele-health sessions (approximate ages 14 and up), I find that children sometimes struggle with this format. My experience is that children generally do best when they are engaged with a therapist in-person, preferably on the floor while doing activities, games, etc. that helps them learn CBT skills!  

Therefore, for children under the age of 10, I do not offer the option of tele-health sessions. If you are seeking a referral for a therapist for your child, please complete our Referral Request form, and we'd be happy to try our best to point you in the right direction. ​
Dr. Penela proudly provides evidence-based therapy services in English and Spanish. In-person appointments available in South Florida: Weston, Pembroke Pines, Miramar, Cooper City, Boca Raton, ​Davie, Parkland, Hollywood, Fort Lauderdale, Plantation and surrounding areas.

Tele-health sessions available to individuals residing in all 43 PSYPACT participating states, including Florida. 
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  • Therapy
    • Adults >
      • Anxiety Treatment
      • OCD Treatment
    • Teens >
      • Anxiety Treatment
      • OCD Treatment
    • Parents
  • About Dr. Penela
    • Meet Dr. Penela
    • Education + Training
    • Areas of Specialty
    • Curriculum Vitae
  • En Español
  • Blog
  • Info
    • Contact + Fees
    • FAQs
    • Press
    • Online Therapy
    • Email Newsletter
  • Book an Appointment