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Terence Matthew Penn
About
Hello and welcome! I’m Dr. Terence Penn, a licensed clinical psychologist based in Baltimore, Maryland. I’m licensed in Maryland and have PSYPACT authorization, which allows me to provide telehealth services in most states.
Over time, I’ve developed a growing interest in neurodiversity in adults. Earlier in my training, I worked with young adults on the autism spectrum in building social confidence and interpersonal skills. I’m particularly interested in individuals whose challenges may have gone unrecognized for years due to extensive masking or high achievement.
I take a collaborative approach to care, partnering with you to ensure you feel heard and understood. My goal is to support your self-understanding through diagnostic assessments in a way that feels empowering, affirming, and grounded in self-compassion.
My interest in working with autistic and neurodivergent adults comes from a personal connection to social and sensory challenges that I’ve worked through in my own life – challenges that often overlap with what many neurodivergent individuals experience. Because of this, I deeply resonate with the struggles that can come with navigating relationships, environments, and expectations that don’t always feel designed for you.I genuinely enjoy connecting with friends who share similar characteristics, and I value the depth, insight, and authenticity that often come with neurodivergent ways of being. I hope to help you better understand yourself, move toward your goals, and find a sense of inner peace so you can live more authentically and build friendships and relationships that truly resonate with who you are.
In the words of Wayne Dyer, I believe a genius resides in each and every person. I truly see you as someone who came into this world with unique gifts to share. My work is grounded in the belief that you are not “deficient” or “not enough.” You are already a worthwhile person exactly as you are.I focus on recognizing and building upon your strengths. At the same time, I understand that you may be experiencing real challenges that make it harder to reach certain goals. My role is to support you in navigating those challenges while helping you reconnect with your strengths, insight, and potential.
