About

Hello. I’m Dakota Barrett.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing psychodynamic psychotherapy to adults in Lexington, Kentucky, both in person and through telehealth.

I earned my Master of Social Work from the University of Kentucky with a certification in Clinical Social Work and have received advanced training in psychodynamic psychotherapy through the Cincinnati Psychoanalytic Institute.

My approach is thoughtful, collaborative, and exploratory. Rather than beginning with predetermined techniques or fixed agendas, I believe meaningful change begins by taking your experience seriously. Together, we explore the patterns that emerge in your relationships, emotions, memories, and everyday life, creating space for new ways of understanding yourself.

I strive to provide an environment where curiosity feels safe and complexity is welcomed. Therapy is not about becoming someone else. It is about discovering new possibilities within the life you already have.