Licensed clinical social worker recordKentucky
Credentials check
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Kentucky
- LCSW, licence 257762
- NPI
- 1861186587
- Experience
- 5 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Kentucky
These details come from information Cindy supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Substance concerns
About Cindy
Cindy Penrod is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Kentucky with five years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and related concerns such as anger, self-esteem, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, and sleep problems.
She focuses on practical help. Sessions look at patterns that feel stuck and identify everyday steps to change them. Cindy emphasizes clear conversation and concrete tools rather than long theory talks. She also addresses life-stage and role stresses like caregiving strain, work pressures, pregnancy and postpartum changes, and midlife transitions.
Cindy supports people dealing with substance issues, immigration-related stress, communication breakdowns, and problems around trust or infidelity. She offers help for isolation, loneliness, and struggles with life purpose. Compassion fatigue and career-related stress are also areas she sees regularly.
Her approach is collaborative and person-centered. She listens for the problem as you experience it and helps you try small, practical strategies to test what works. Sessions mix talking, problem-solving, and skills practice aimed at daily life improvements.
Sessions are conducted in English and she does not accept international clients. The practice uses a subscription payment model that can be canceled at any time; costs vary by location. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online booking flow.
BHow sessions work
How evidence-based approaches translate to online sessions
Cindy uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, practical work. One common approach is skill-based work that teaches coping strategies for anxiety, sleep, and day-to-day mood management. These sessions teach specific steps to try between meetings and measure what helps.Another typical method is trauma-informed care that concentrates on safety and stability before processing difficult memories. This involves building tolerance for distress and strengthening current routines to reduce overwhelm.
Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Cindy works collaboratively to identify which methods match a person’s goals and circumstances. She discusses options, tries approaches, and adjusts plans based on what the client finds useful.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, shorten travel time, and allow for brief check-ins during a workday break. They can also let someone use phone audio when bandwidth or having video is difficult. Ask about the specific session formats when you complete the matching questionnaire so you know what to expect.
CAreas of focus
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Primary focus
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Kentucky
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
Cindy works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and related issues such as anger, addictions, grief, intimacy-related problems, and sleep disturbance.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She uses a client-centered, practical style that focuses on identifying unhelpful patterns and testing small, doable strategies for daily life.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Kentucky and practices with that credential in the United States.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions arranged and what does it cost?
Costs vary by location and the service uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time; exact pricing is shown during sign-up.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the booking system.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers