Therapist in Frankfort, Kentucky Caitlin Pennington, Therapist

Gender Identity: Female (She/Her)

Ages Served: 18-75+

Appointments: Telehealth only. In-office visits not available

Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only

Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans

Caitlin Pennington, MSW, LCSW

Specializes In:

Anxiety

General relationship issues

LGBTQ+

Marital stress or divorce

Panic attacks

Premarital counseling

Sex & intimacy issues

Sexual trauma

Stress management

Trauma & PTSD

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Caitie Pennington is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who received her Bachelors and Masters degrees from the University of Kentucky. Caitie has worked with adolescents, transitional youth, and adults in intensive in home services and has transitioned to private practice. Caitie utilizes a variety of therapeutic practices including cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma systems therapy, motivational interviewing, and family behavioral therapy to assist adolescents, teens, and adults in achieving their goals. Caitie builds rapport and comfort with patients and encourages their voice to create personal and achievable goals. Caitie is experienced in working with bipolar disorder, trauma, self harm behaviors, anxiety, depression, panic disorder, gender/identity issues, social anxiety, relationship issues, LGBTQ+ issues, mood disorders, workplace stress, chronic illness issues, transitional/life challenges and social/communication skills.

Types of Care & Ages Served

Individual Therapy: Ages 18-75+
Couples Therapy: Ages 18-75+

Areas of Focus

Individual Therapy

Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.

Anxiety
LGBTQ+
Panic attacks
Sexual trauma
Stress management
Trauma & PTSD
Ability status
ADHD
Aging
Attention & focus
Body image
Career & relationships (mid-life)
Career & work issues
Caregiving
Chronic pain-related issues
Depression/feeling down
Empty nesters
End-of-life challenges
Ethnic identity
Family conflict
Fertility
Focus, concentration & memory
Gender identity
General relationship issues
Immigration/cultural status
Marital stress or divorce
Menopause & perimenopause
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Other women's health concerns
Parenthood
Parenting
PMS & PMDD
Post-partum depression & anxiety
Pre-conception
Pregnancy
Pregnancy loss
Premarital counseling
Racial identity
Religion & spirituality
Retirement
Self-esteem
Sex & intimacy issues
Social injustice
Stress from ongoing health issues

Couples Therapy

Helps partners address relationship conflict and improve communication with a clinician's guidance.

General relationship issues
Marital stress or divorce
Premarital counseling
Sex & intimacy issues
Fertility
LGBTQ+
Post-partum depression & anxiety
Pre-conception
Pregnancy
Pregnancy loss

Insurances Accepted

Languages

English

Education

University of Kentucky

Locations

LifeStance Health
649 Chamberlin Ave
Frankfort, KY 40601

Get Directions Phone Number

502-875-1685 fax number

502-875-1686

FAQs

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See what our patients are saying about Caitlin Pennington

I couldn’t have found a better place for therapy. When I was recommended they called me not long after. They asked me what services I was seeking so they could point me in the right direction for a therapist. I’ve always been iffy about talking to someone but I’m grateful that I took this chance. My therapist is like my best friend. I feel so comfortable talking with them and look forward to our next appointments. I’ve been there almost a year and I feel like they have helped me a ton. Anytime someone ask about therapy this is the place I tell them to look into.

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Savanna B.

Apr 17, 2024

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This was a very helpful session. It’s always been awkward for me to talk to people openly. Not only was the Dr very kind but also very approachable. I felt comfortable expressing my concerns and felt like she actually listened to me. It was also very easy to schedule my appointment and I received many reminders, that’s nice for me because I always forget! I opted for video chat method and the chat ran smoothly and we had minimal communication problems through the call!

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Nikki P.

Dec 28, 2022

Google

I’ve have been in and out of therapy for years really struggling within my diagnosis I never found somebody it felt safe and comfortable for me to work through things with. I have been seeing Caitlin consistently for the past 3 years. I don’t think I’d be where I am right now without her help. She is a genuinely great person, and a wonderful counselor would recommend her to anybody and everybody who would listen!

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Haley W.

Dec 18, 2023

Google

Caitlin is an amazing counselor!!! She is down to earth and is always able to assist me with my needs. She gives me excellent advice and wonderful coping skills when I need them. I highly recommend Caitlin to anyone who wants someone who listens to you and is always there for you. 10 or of 10!!!

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Christine S.

Dec 23, 2022

Google

I found Caitlin very easy to talk to and she did understand the problem so that I'm facing. I look forward to working with her to get her ideas of how I can work with my ADHD more efficiently. She made me very comfortable right from the beginning

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Joan C.

May 17, 2021

Google

My therapist is the best. She has been with me through some horrible things. And I greatly appreciate her. The website for trying to have virtual meetings is not so great. Maybe one day they'll get the bugs worked out.

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