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Louisa Penka, LCMHCA
Hi, I'm Louisa and I can be your therapist in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Here are a few things about me.
- Prior ABA therapist
- Introvert
- Empathetic, understanding, and inquisitive
- Born in Germany, moved to the United States when I was 6.
I love working with neurodivergent children and supporting parents in navigating their day-to-day challenges. I can help your child reach their full potential and make sense of their world.
➤ Is this you?
- Are you nervous to begin the process on seeking more help for your child and yourself? You know that both you and your child have anxiety and sometimes it all feels like too much.
- Do you feel alone and perplexed by your child’s new Autism or ADHD diagnosis? You are reading so much online and just need the facts.
- Does your Autistic or ADHD child lack confidence, have social anxiety, and trouble connecting with others?
- Your Autistic child is often dysregulated and in those moments you feel lost, scared, and don’t know how to help.
➤ How can I help?
- I am a prior ABA therapist with a background working with children in both home and school settings.
- I can help you decipher what your child’s behaviors mean in order to help you better understand what is needed before meltdowns occur.
- I strongly believe in self-awareness and determination and will help challenge self-advocacy during my sessions.
- I offer a secure space for both the parent and child through collaboration, compassion, and trust.
If you are looking for my credentials, here they are:
- Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate (LCMHCA) in North Carolina.
- Master’s of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lenoir-Rhyne University.
- Bachelor’s of Science in Public Health from College of Charleston.
- Prior ABA therapist
- Registered Behavioral Therapist (RBT)