Papassarin “Penny” Saereenakaphat
ASSOCIATE MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPIST
DEGREES/SCHOOLS ATTENDED
Bachelor’s Degree - University of California, Irvine
Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology (MFT Emphasis) - Pepperdine University GSEP
SUPERVISOR
Danielle Ecker, LMFT #103565
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
English
Thai
AGE RANGE
Childhood [3-11]
Young Adult [21-35]
Adulthood [35-50]
Midlife [50-80]
LOCATION(S)
Virtual (telehealth)
Huntington Beach
HI, I’M PENNY,
I work with adults and children who are struggling with anxiety, stress, self-doubt, relationship challenges, life transitions, and difficulties managing emotions. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck in patterns of overthinking or people-pleasing, or wanting to build healthier relationships and stronger boundaries. I enjoy helping clients increase self-awareness, strengthen self-confidence, and create meaningful changes that align with their values.
My approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and supportive. I strive to create a safe space where clients feel heard and understood while also providing practical tools for growth. I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness, and somatic-based approaches to provide both insight and practical tools. Because every person is unique, I tailor therapy to meet you where you are and move at a pace that feels comfortable and sustainable for you.
Outside of therapy, I enjoy teaching and practicing yoga, spending time in nature, and incorporating mindfulness into everyday life. As an immigrant who has navigated significant life transitions, I am passionate about helping others find resilience, balance, and self-compassion.
ISSUES TREATED
ADHD
Agoraphobia
Anger Management
Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Body Image
Borderline Personality Disorder
Bullying
Career Change
Caregiver Issues
Child Behavioral Issues
Chronic Illness
Chronic Pain
Compulsive Behaviors
Class/Socio-Economic Issues
Codependency
Communication/Conflict
Coping Skills
Couple/Marital Issues
Crisis Intervention
Depression
Developmental Disorders
Divorce
Eating Disorders
Family Conflict
Financial/Money Issues
Friendship Problems
Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual (GLB) Life/Relationship Issues
Gender Identity (Adults)
Gender Identity (Children)
Gender Roles
Gender Transition
Grief & Loss
Immigration Issues
Impulsive Behaviors
Insomnia
Work Issues
Women's Issues
Trauma
Testing & Evaluation
Suicidal Thoughts
Sleep Issues/Insomnia
Social Problems
Spirituality
Stress Management
Sibling Issues
Sexual Orientation/Identity Issues
School Issues
Seasonal Affective Disorder
Self Esteem
Self-Harming/Self-Injury
Remarriage/Stepfamily
Racial Identity
PTSD
Pre-Marital
Pregnancy/Pre-Natal/Postpartum Issues
Panic Attacks
Parent/Adult Child
Parenting
Peer Relationships
Personality Disorders
Phobias/Fears
Oppositional-Defiant Disorder
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Marital Issues
Intergenerational Issues
Life Transitions
Disability Issues
Intellectual Disability
Aging
Affairs/Infidelity
Learning Disabilities
THERAPEUTIC ORIENTATION
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Art Therapy
Attachment
Behavioral Marital Therapy
Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Culturally Sensitive/Multicultural Therapy
EMDR
Emotionally Focused Therapy
Existential Therapy
Exposure Therapy
Family Education
Family Systems
Gestalt Therapy
Humanistic
Internal Family Systems
Harm Reduction
Gottman Method Couples Therapy
Integrative
Integrative Behavioral Couples Therapy
Mindfulness/Meditation
Positive Psychology
Psychoeducation
Psychodynamic
Play Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy
Psychoanalysis
Strength-Based
Somatic Experiencing Techniques
Solution Focused Brief Therapy
Solution-Focused
Systems Therapy
Adlerian
Career Counseling
Experiential
Imago Therapy
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy
Parent Education
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT)
