Victoria Pennell

Victoria Pennell, MA, NICC – NICC Therapist with a Master’s in Pastoral Counseling and cognate in Theology from Liberty University. Victoria helps find healing, pursue growth, and achieve goals through Christ-centered counseling.

Credentials:
  • Bachelor of Science in Psychology: Counseling, Liberty University
  • Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling: Theology, Liberty University
  • National Provider Identifier (NPI): 1568384147
  • Neuroscience Informed Christian Counseling® (NICC)
National Provider Identifier: 1568384147
Expertise Level: NICC Therapist

All MCO counselors are approved to work in all 50 states.

A Note from Victoria Pennell

Throughout our lives, we may face various hardships and struggles that can leave us sad, broken, overwhelmed, or even angry. At times, these emotions can be difficult to navigate. However, we were never meant to face these struggles alone. Throughout Scripture, God promises that He will never leave us nor forsake us, and that He walks faithfully beside us through every season of life.
He also places people in our lives to love, encourage, and support us in life’s most difficult moments. As a counselor and a follower of Christ, my desire is to walk alongside you through both your joys and your struggles. My goal is to empathize with your experiences and be a listening ear to everything you want to share. During our time together, I want you to leave feeling heard, understood, valued, and encouraged.
I look forward to getting to know you and your story, and to working together as you pursue healing and growth.

Victoria Pennell

Recent Testimonial

MyCounselor has as its aim to be the gold standard in faith-based mental health. Our counselors are required to have undergraduate studies in theology, practical ministry, or psychology and have completed a graduate (master’s) degree in mental health (professional counseling, clinical social work, marriage & family therapy, etc.).

  • We only hire around 2% of applicants
  • Require at least a Master’s Degree in Mental Health
  • 2-Year Post-Graduate Residency in Neuroscience Informed Christian Counseling® (NICC)
  • 400+ hours of Continuing Education each year

After submitting an application package that includes transcripts, references, and video responses to a structured interview, qualified candidates are invited into a multi-stage interview process. During the process candidates will meet with clinical supervisors, perform a mock therapy session, and participate in a training with the MyCounselor clinical team. If advanced from the final interview with the Director of Clinical Services, candidates are offered a position on the clinical team and matriculated into the MyCounselor residency.

During residency counselors complete multiple rotations of clinical training and experience with specific populations, including individuals, couples, families, and teens. Specifically, residents are trained in the MyCounselor proprietary model of care: Neuroscience Informed Christian Counseling® (NICC) as applied in practice with various presenting issues.

The thorough training our counselors receive in a broad array of specialized rotations equips them to address counseling concerns ranging from the common to the complex.

Excellence You Can Trust

MyCounselor has as its aim to be the gold standard in faith-based mental health. Our counselors are required to have undergraduate studies in theology, practical ministry, or psychology and have completed a graduate (master’s) degree in mental health (professional counseling, clinical social work, marriage & family therapy, etc.).

  • We only hire around 2% of applicants
  • Require at least a Master’s Degree in Mental Health
  • 2-Year Post-Graduate Residency in Neuroscience Informed Christian Counseling® (NICC)
  • 400+ hours of Continuing Education each year

After submitting an application package that includes transcripts, references, and video responses to a structured interview, qualified candidates are invited into a multi-stage interview process. During the process candidates will meet with clinical supervisors, perform a mock therapy session, and participate in a training with the MyCounselor clinical team. If advanced from the final interview with the Director of Clinical Services, candidates are offered a position on the clinical team and matriculated into the MyCounselor residency.

During residency counselors complete multiple rotations of clinical training and experience with specific populations, including individuals, couples, families, and teens. Specifically, residents are trained in the MyCounselor proprietary model of care: Neuroscience Informed Christian Counseling® (NICC) as applied in practice with various presenting issues.

The thorough training our counselors receive in a broad array of specialized rotations equips them to address counseling concerns ranging from the common to the complex.

Individual: Trauma-Informed Care (AEDP, AF-EMDR, IFS, EFIT)

Presenting Issue(s): Trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, stress & burnout, grief, aloneness, shame, insecurity, self-esteem, addictions, friendships, work dissatisfaction, eating disorders, self-harm, suicidal ideation, childhood sexual abuse, spiritual abuse, spiritual stagnation


Couples: De-escalation & Attachment Bond Restructuring (EFT)

Presenting Issue(s): Communication, trust, parenting, money, in-laws, expectations, roles


Couples: Sex Therapy (ABCST)

Presenting Issue(s): Sexless marriages, pain disorders, arousal disorders, desire differences


Couples: Sexual Addiction & Infidelity Recovery (CSAT)

Presenting Issue(s): Porn & sex addiction, sexual affairs, emotional affairs


Couples: Dating & Premarital (SYMBIS)

Presenting Issue(s): Premarital, family of origin concerns, relational expectations, commitment difficulties, compatibility questions, conflict resolution, wedding stressors, friend group conflicts


Family & Teen Issues:

Presenting Issue(s): Divorced & blended family dynamics, teen development issues


Group Therapy Dynamics:

Presenting Issue(s): Group work across a variety of focus areas


Personal Development Coaching:

Presenting Issue(s): Coaching for personal and professional development

Counselor Residency Rotation

Individual: Trauma-Informed Care (AEDP, AF-EMDR, IFS, EFIT)

Presenting Issue(s): Trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, stress & burnout, grief, aloneness, shame, insecurity, self-esteem, addictions, friendships, work dissatisfaction, eating disorders, self-harm, suicidal ideation, childhood sexual abuse, spiritual abuse, spiritual stagnation


Couples: De-escalation & Attachment Bond Restructuring (EFT)

Presenting Issue(s): Communication, trust, parenting, money, in-laws, expectations, roles


Couples: Sex Therapy (ABCST)

Presenting Issue(s): Sexless marriages, pain disorders, arousal disorders, desire differences


Couples: Sexual Addiction & Infidelity Recovery (CSAT)

Presenting Issue(s): Porn & sex addiction, sexual affairs, emotional affairs


Couples: Dating & Premarital (SYMBIS)

Presenting Issue(s): Premarital, family of origin concerns, relational expectations, commitment difficulties, compatibility questions, conflict resolution, wedding stressors, friend group conflicts


Family & Teen Issues:

Presenting Issue(s): Divorced & blended family dynamics, teen development issues


Group Therapy Dynamics:

Presenting Issue(s): Group work across a variety of focus areas


Personal Development Coaching:

Presenting Issue(s): Coaching for personal and professional development

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