Charmeen Penn, LCSW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through Brightside Health
At a glance
Charmeen is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, Brightside Health.
- Great news, Charmeen is accepting new clients!
- She is normally fully-booked.
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in North Carolina
More about Charmeen
- 1 - 2 years' experience
- Female
- LCSW
Charmeen Penn, LCSW is a licensed clinical social worker with experience supporting children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families in both outpatient and community settings. She specializes in helping clients manage depression, anxiety, family conflict, attachment challenges, emotional regulation, and major life transitions. Charmeen takes an eclectic, evidence-based approach to therapy, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills, psychodynamic principles, and attachment theory. She tailors each session to meet her clients’ unique needs, creating personalized strategies that foster resilience, growth, and meaningful change.
Charmeen’s style is collaborative, warm, and nonjudgmental. She believes therapy should be a safe space where clients can build trust, explore challenges openly, and learn new ways of thinking and relating that support healthier lives and relationships. Passionate about working with adolescents, adults, and families, she helps clients understand their strengths and celebrate progress along the way. Outside of her clinical work, Charmeen enjoys spending time with her family, doing crafts, painting, and connecting with nature—especially butterflies and sunsets, which symbolize transformation and hope.
Brightside Health is a fully online mental health practice providing life-changing care for anxiety, depression, and related conditions through personalized Psychiatry and Therapy services available to all 50 states. Named the "best online psychiatry service" for 4 years in a row by such publications as Forbes, Healthline, Yahoo, VeryWellMind and Everyday Health among others.
Specialties
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Allegiance
- Ambetter
- AmeriHealth
- Carolina Complete Health
- Cigna
- Healthy Blue (BCBC North Carolina)
- Independence Blue Cross
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Meritain
- Optum
- UnitedHealthcare
- Wellcare
Treatment Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Emotionally Focused
- Interpersonal
- Intervention
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
About online healthcare
- Affordable.
- Get high-quality care for a low flat fee without the high cost.
- Convenient.
- Get the care you need, when and where it works for you.
- Available now.
- No waiting lists. No phone calls. Just complete a short online assessment and get treatment in as little as 48 hours.
Brightside makes it easy to get professional help through secure video sessions, messaging, and personalized care plans. It’s ideal for people who want effective treatment without the hassle of commuting or scheduling delays. Starting at $95 per month, Brightside is typically far more affordable than traditional in-person care. Clinical studies show that Brightside’s evidence-based approach delivers real results: Most members see significant improvement within 12 weeks, many achieving full remission.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Charmeen Penn offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Charmeen Penn works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Charmeen Penn speak?
Charmeen Penn speaks English.
How many years of experience does Charmeen Penn have?
Charmeen Penn has 1 - 2 years of experience.
Where is Charmeen Penn licensed to practice?
Charmeen Penn is licensed to practice in North Carolina.
Does Charmeen Penn accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Charmeen Penn does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of [a major teletherapy service] experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Charmeen Penn offer?
Charmeen Penn offers clients Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Client-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Charmeen Penn?
Charmeen Penn can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Charmeen Penn?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable.
And recovery is possible.
When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.