Pennie Hurta

I have spent 5 years working with individuals navigating narcissistic abuse, intimate relationship conflict, complex trauma, life transitions, chronic anxiety, neurodivergence, depression, BPD, grief, bipolar disorder, addiction, vocational stress, and more. My experience has taught me that while every person’s story is unique, our need for connection and agency is universal.

​I hold a Master’s in Community Agency Counseling from Hampton University. Beyond my formal education, I am deeply committed to ongoing training in neurobiology and trauma-informed care. This means I don't just look at your thoughts—I look at how your nervous system is responding to the world around you.

​I believe therapy works best when it balances deep insight with practical tools. I don’t just sit back and nod; I’m an active collaborator in your healing. My approach is "come as you are"—warm, non-judgmental, and focused on helping you build a life worth living. ​I am a trauma-informed therapist who believes in a bottom-up approach—meaning we work with both the mind and the body to help your nervous system find its way back to a state of safety and ease.

The first step is a "soft landing." Think of our first session as a low-pressure conversation to see if we are the right fit.

1. ​ A Human Connection: We skip the clinical coldness. My priority is that you feel safe and heard.
2. ​ Mapping the Path: We’ll discuss what brought you here and identify the patterns you’re ready to shift.
3. ​ A Plan for Hope: You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of how we’ll work together and a structured starting point.