The partners' unique style of addressing a clients needs is a combination of education and experience.
PENNY PEARL, LMHC
* Clinical therapist in Pinellas county for 20+ years * Masters degree in Psychology * Licensed Mental Health Counselor since 1986 ( License # MH1838 ) * Member American Mental Health Counselors Association and American Counseling Association * Worked since 1982 in acute inpatient psychiatric settings and long-term residential programs * Extensive experience with adults and adolescents with co-ocurring substance abuse and mental health issues
Groups: facilitator, 23+yrs experience in Education and Support for: 1. Substance abuse and Dependency 2. Codependency/ACOA 3. Adolescents, families, parenting. * Presentation of the 12-Step process and how to utilize it in everyday life.
Ms Pearl and Mrs. Macatee have worked together 8 1/2 years. They first met while working at an adolescent unit for 2 1/2 years, sharing responsibility for the ongoing education and support group for the parents of residential clients. They have been in private practice in Seminole for 6 years focusing on mental health and the addictions including compulsive gambling. Along with individual, couples and family counseling, support/education groups are available for adolescents, codependency and relapse prevention.