Dr. Penela is a psychologist specializing in the treatment of anxiety, OCD, and related issues. She provides compassionate and effective, evidence-based treatment to children, parents and adults in both English and Spanish. Therapy services are offered in-person in South Florida, as well as via tele-health to residents in Florida and other PSYPACT approved states. In therapy, Dr. Penela primarily uses a cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) framework, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). She also often works with parents of children who struggle with anxiety and OCD using the SPACE (Supportive Parenting of Anxious Childhood Emotions) approach, a cutting-edge treatment developed at Yale University. Dr. Penela empowers individuals and families to overcome the challenges that are holding them back from living a full and meaningful life, and helps them develop confidence in their ability to navigate future challenges.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Exposure Therapy
Mindfulness

Adolescents/Teens
Adults
Children
Families
LGBTQI

Agoraphobia
Anxiety
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Panic Attacks/Panic Disorder
Selective Mutism Disorder
Separation Anxiety
Social Anxiety Disorder

Accepts Credit Cards