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Psychiatry in Lexington, Kentucky Jennifer McPeek, Nurse Practitioner

Gender Identity: Female (She/Her)

Ages Served: 11-75+

Appointments: In-office and Online

Manages Medications: Yes

Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans

Jennifer McPeek, Nurse Practitioner

Jennifer McPeek, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC

Specializes In:

Bipolar Disorder
Focus, concentration & memory
Hallucinations
Intense mood changes
Menopause & perimenopause
Other women's health concerns
PMS & PMDD
Psychosis/issues with reality
Schizophrenia/schizoaffective
Unusual thoughts or beliefs
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Jennifer McPeek, PMHNP-BC, is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who provides thoughtful, compassionate, and evidence-based mental health care to individuals across the lifespan in Kentucky. With a particular focus on geriatrics, Jennifer brings empathy, clinical expertise, and a deep respect for every individual’s story to her work. Her practice is grounded in the belief that healing begins with being heard—and that every person deserves to feel supported, understood, and empowered.

Jennifer specializes in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of a broad range of mental health conditions. She combines medication management with holistic, person-centered care, tailoring each treatment plan to meet her patients’ unique needs. Her clinical passions include treating psychosis, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. She also has experience in perinatal mental health and is committed to helping women navigate the emotional complexities of pregnancy, postpartum, and hormonal changes.

In addition to her work with adults and seniors, Jennifer provides care for patients across all stages of life. She creates a safe and nonjudgmental environment, where patients can build trust, gain insight, and move toward lasting wellness.

Outside of her practice, Jennifer enjoys quality time with her family and her dogs. She finds self-care through walking, traveling, and embracing her love for all things fall and Halloween.

Types of Care & Ages Served

Areas of Focus

Psychiatry/Medication Management

Treat and prevent mental health disorders using medication and therapy.

  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Focus, concentration & memory
  • Hallucinations
  • Intense mood changes
  • Menopause & perimenopause
  • Other women's health concerns
  • PMS & PMDD
  • Psychosis/issues with reality
  • Schizophrenia/schizoaffective
  • Unusual thoughts or beliefs
  • ADHD
  • Adoption & foster care
  • Alcohol use
  • Anger issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment issues
  • Attention & focus
  • Autism: generally independent
  • Body image
  • Brain/head injuries (TBI)
  • Bullying or harassment
  • Career & work issues
  • Caregiving
  • Childhood behavioral issues
  • Conditions caused by stress
  • Depression/feeling down
  • Detachment/disconnection
  • Dissociative disorders
  • Domestic violence & abuse
  • Drug/substance use
  • Eating issues: binging
  • Eating issues: food deprivation
  • Eating issues: purging/regurgitating
  • Emotional abuse
  • End-of-life challenges
  • Family conflict
  • Fertility
  • First responder stress
  • Gambling
  • Gender identity
  • Grief & loss
  • Hair pulling & skin picking
  • Hoarding
  • Intellectual challenges: generally independent
  • Learning challenges
  • Military & veteran
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
  • Other addictive behaviors
  • Other neurological conditions
  • Panic attacks
  • Parenting
  • Patterns affecting behavior, emotions and relationships
  • Personality disorders
  • Phobias
  • Pornography/sexual behaviors
  • Post-partum depression & anxiety
  • Pre-conception
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy loss
  • School avoidance
  • School behavioral issues
  • Self-esteem
  • Self-injury or cutting
  • Sexual trauma
  • Sleep issues or insomnia
  • Social skills & communication
  • Stress management
  • Stroke-related conditions
  • Trauma & PTSD
  • Unhealthy eating habits
  • Video game/internet

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Walden University

  • Eastern Kentucky University

FAQs

Please call us at 859-296-3141 to schedule an appointment with Jennifer McPeek.

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See what our patients are saying about Jennifer McPeek

Kind, considerate and experienced. I have always been fearful of how my treating physicians receive me on account of my being, at times, overly intellectualized and self diagnostic. 😆 She and I were able to foster a conversation that not only helped me to feel safe but included, and after 42 years I finally feel like my Life is finding a proper hilt. It is not easy being different, no, there is no one "miracle drug," however a proper course of therapy, therapies can reintroduce opportunities in Life that perhaps once felt all but forgotten. ☝️
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Aaron S.

Aaron S.

Apr 04, 2026
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Dr Jennifer McPeek is wonderful! She takes time with her patients and listens and asks the hard questions to really get-to know them and understand what is going on with them. She makes herself readily available thru the patient portal so we can reach out to her at any time! So pleased with the care she has given to my husband....I highly recommend her to anyone!
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Tamara J.

Tamara J.

Mar 17, 2026
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I wish I could find a way to email or call you personally if I have an issue Didn't expect next therapy appointment in July Is it possible not to have an appointment every 3 weeks is it possible to do it weekly
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Jack D.

Jack D.

Jun 18, 2026
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Jennifer McPeek takes my concerns very seriously and has been immensely helpful and supportive trying different routes to meet my needs. Overall the best psychiatrist I’ve worked with so far.
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Joseph T.

Joseph T.

Nov 23, 2025
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She is a very caring and helpful person. Will listen and then talk with you about what you have described how you are feeling. Just a thoughtful person and enjoyable session.
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Roy Dotson I.

Roy Dotson I.

Jun 14, 2026
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Jennifer Mcpeek is amazing. I couldn’t say enough wonder things about her. If you are looking for a therapist/psychiatrist that truly listens, she is who you need to see!!
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