Cynthia S Penwell, LCSW-S

Cynthia is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-S), in private practice at Life Forward Counseling. She primarily works with adults with trauma and dysfunction, and has a long history working with family systems, but also really enjoys working with a variety of couples. Specializing in trauma and mood disorders, Cynthia is a trained/certified EMDR practitioner, and utilizes a variety of collaborative approaches to assist in the healing and change process. In addition to teaching at UT, Cynthia also enjoys her work as a clinical supervisor for LMSWs seeking licensure. She continues to give back to the community through nonprofit boards and volunteering. She has broad nonprofit experience and was Executive Director and owner of a social service agency providing mentors, recreation therapy, parent coaching, and summer and after-school services to at risk and disabled youth in the community. She worked for many years as a medical social worker and facilitated groups at an Intensive Outpatient Program and at a Domestic Violence center. She has broad nonprofit experience and was Executive Director and owner of a social service agency providing mentors, recreation therapy, parent coaching, and summer and after-school services to at risk and disabled youth in the community. In addition, she is cross trained in multiple disciplines such as EMDR, clinical supervision, domestic violence, trauma and mental health, health care, rural social work, child protective services reintegration project, and education.