David Pennington, LICSW — Psychotherapist in Washington, DC
Address1634 I St NW DC, Washington, DC 20006
Phone+1202-851-2670
Websitedavidpenningtontherapy.com
David Pennington is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and psychotherapist based in Washington, DC, offering therapy for individual adults and couples. He works with a diverse range of clients, with specific experience supporting the LGBTQ+ community, college students, and adults in their 20s and 30s. His practice focuses on helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, relationship issues, work or family concerns, grief and loss, and identity integration. Pennington utilizes a person-centered, empathetic, and results-driven approach, informed by psychodynamic theories, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). He offers in-person sessions near Farragut Square and remote sessions for clients in Washington, DC, Virginia, and Maryland.
Best for
- Adult individuals
- Couples
- LGBTQ+ clients
- Young adults
| Key services | Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Remote sessions, Virtual consultations |
| Tags | psychotherapy, individual therapy, couples therapy, washington dc, lgbtq+ affirming, anxiety, depression, relationship counseling, telehealth, ifs |
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