Dana Pennington
MSW, LCSW
Dana is not accepting new clients.
Therapy should feel like a collaboration—one where you feel supported, understood, and equipped with the tools to navigate life’s challenges. My approach is practical and adaptable, combining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Trauma-Informed Care to help you build resilience and confidence. Whether you're working through anxiety, grief, or major life transitions, I’m here to offer guidance and encouragement as you move toward a life that feels more aligned and fulfilling.
Areas of Special Interest
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma
Grief
Stress
Life Transitions
Relationship Difficulties
Men’s Issues
My Philosophy
My general philosophy is acknowledging that each individual person is unique and with that uniqueness prompts a person-centered plan in therapeutic care.
I believe in creating comfort and building therapeutic rapport in order to be successful. I consider my approach to be more skill-focused and adaptable.
Therapeutic Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Seeking Safety
Attachment Theory
Mindfulness
Hypnotherapy
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
Bereavement Counseling
Cognitive Processing Therapy
Certifications
Certified Grief Care Professional (pending 2025)
Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional
Level 1 trained in Clinical Hypnosis
Internal Family Systems informed (beginning certification in 2026)
My Professional Background
I went to UNC Greensboro for my undergraduate degree in psychology. I took a gap year to live abroad and figure out my next direction. My experience doing community service work in South Africa, followed by working with Syrian refugees in Atlanta, I was able to learn that social work was my next step.
I completed my master’s degree in social work at UNC Charlotte. I have worked in a community-based recovery center specializing in both outpatient and intensive outpatient, a combat clinic, the emergency department and now private practice.
Fees and Insurance Information
I am currently paneled with BCBS, Aetna and MedCost. Some insurance companies will partially reimburse for out of network providers, I can provider a superbill for any client who would like to self submit.
Individual Therapy
Intake Session
$200/60min
Individual Therapy
Ongoing Sessions
$150/55min
“It is better to light a candle than to curse the darkness.” — Chinese proverb