Licensed to practice in Maryland and accepts 31 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety and 4 more.
Gina Pennington
About me
Are you feeling a little “off” lately? Down, anxious or unsure what comes next in life, especially after the last year or so? Or it could be you just don’t feel like yourself and you’re not sure why. You are not alone. To have problems means that you are human; but there is hope. I provide a warm, accepting space for people to explore what matters to them and what’s getting in their way. I help clients learn to feel more comfortable with their emotions, to experiment with different ways of relating to their thoughts and feelings, to cultivate resilience, and to develop the self-trust and self-compassion that will support them along their paths. Therapy provides you with a place to work on and work out your concerns, to be heard and reflect, and to take some space for yourself. Together, we will explore the underlying reasons for your troubles, what it might mean for you to “feel better” and begin to live a more productive, meaningful and engaged life. I use an integrative approach consisting of cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy and mindfulness-based interventions.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In our first session, we will spend time exploring what is keeping you stuck and what you are hoping to achieve in our work together.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I really enjoy helping people that experience a lot of anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. I do this by helping people learn how to mindfully accept their feelings and thoughts.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I love working with clients that are eager for change and need tools to make that happen.
Specialties
Top specialties
Anxiety
Other specialties
Depression
Domestic Violence
Life Transitions
Self Esteem
Identifies as
White
Woman
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Licensed in
Maryland
Accepts
Aetna
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Lucent Health
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Anthem
CareFirst
Independence Blue Cross
Independence Administrators
Cash - $100 per session
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Kaiser Permanente
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods
Eclectic
In counseling, I use different approaches based on the needs of the client. Some of these include Acceptance and Commitment therapy, CBT, DBT, and mindfulness practice.
22 ratings with written reviews
July 28, 2026
She actually seemed to be interested un the subject I was talking about. Where as most people get lost because they either aren't open minded enough to accept reality or they don't understand the subject. I have a pretty wide range of interests that would have uses to been considered conspiracy. And has bow been brought to light. My whole life I've been told I was crazy. She expressed ti ke thay she was interested in what I was saying. Felt empowering. I felt She was engaged without judgement.
Verified client, age 45-54
July 3, 2026
Gina is a very good listener and made it easy to open up and talk about what has been bothering me. She listened without judgements and made me feel welcomed. It was only my first session with her but I'll definitely be going back!
Verified client, age 25-34
June 12, 2026
I thoroughly enjoyed talking to her. She's a good listener. My last therapist was like talking to a wall. I got no feedback.