I love spending time with my family. I have been married for over 40 years to the love of my life. I have 3 adult children and 7 grandchildren.
I am the “Adventure Chairman” of our family. Having lived and worked in several countries, I love to interact cross-culturally.
I highly value intercultural and interfaith respect and understanding. I am passionate about racial equity and social justice.
License, Certification and Specialty Training
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with Supervision Designation (LPCC-S)
Margaret Pennington is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with Supervision Designation (LPCC-S) under the Ohio Counselor, Social Work, and Marriage & Family Therapist Board (CSWMFT). This license allows me to counsel, to make diagnoses, and to supervise other counselors who are in training or seeking Ohio clinical licensure.
License# E.0500175-SUPV
American Counseling Association (ACA) – Professional Member
EMDR Trained Clinician
“Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is an extensively researched, effective psychotherapy method. Therapists use it to help people recover from trauma and other distressing life experiences, including PTSD, anxiety, depression, and panic disorders.”
EMDR Introduction Video (9 mins)
Gottman Method Couples Therapist
Level 1 and Level 2 Training in the evidence-based Gottman Method and Gottman’s Advanced Training on Treating Affairs and Trauma.
See Counseling Services page.
Certified Prepare/Enrich Facilitator
Prepare/Enrich is a premarital and couples assessment. It equips marriage champions, couples, and families with evidence-based skills and insights to foster healthy relationships.
See Counseling Services page.
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP)
Certified to provide trauma treatment through EMDR, CBT, and Somatic-based interventions. Certified by the International Association of Trauma Professionals.
Certified Telemental Health Provider (CTMH)
Certified to offer safe, effective, and accessible counseling through online services.
Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP)
Certified to use the neuroscience of fear to manage anxiety, panic, and worry.
Education and Experience
- MA Counseling (2005)
- MA Family Studies (2000)
- Supervisor for counseling interns and professional counselors seeking Ohio clinical licensure (2010 to present)
- Adjunct Professor in Counseling, Psychology, Intercultural Studies (2000-2018)
- Employee assistance counseling and psychological screening for international NGOs (1995-2022)
- Director of Counseling, nonprofit organization (2006-2017)
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