- Years in practice
- 21
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
About Peggy
Rev. Peggy Ann "Serena" Hemmer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Florida who focuses on parenting concerns alongside related issues like stress, anxiety, relationship strain, and sleep problems. Serena speaks English and brings 21 years of clinical experience to her practice.
She aims to help parents find practical ways to ease daily strain and connect more calmly with their children. Her style blends practical skill-building with attention to emotional bonds.
Background and approach
She uses Attachment-Based ideas to look at relationship patterns, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation. Sessions often include concrete strategies parents can try between meetings. Serena draws on a broad background in social work and community mental health.
Her work includes experience in residential treatment settings, program development, and workshop presentation on topics from maternal depression to recovery. She combines clinical knowledge with creative approaches when helpful. Parents can expect a conversational, down-to-earth approach.
The therapist helps identify goals, teaches measurable tools, and tracks small changes over time. The focus is on what helps a family function better day to day. Her practice offers remote options such as video, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging.
Getting started involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling through the platform.
What Peggy works with
Everything Peggy lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Peggy helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Trichotillomania
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Peggy lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Gottman Method
- Hypnotherapy
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapeutic approaches meet online parenting needs
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current bonds and communication. It helps parents understand their reactions to a child's behavior and encourages new ways to connect that reduce conflict.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. For parents this can mean learning techniques to reduce anxiety, improve sleep routines, and respond to challenging behaviors with clearer plans.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will review goals, try methods, and adjust based on what feels useful. That means client and therapist decide collaboratively which tools to keep and which to change.
Online therapy offers flexibility for busy parents. Video calls let the therapist observe interaction style and coach in real time. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit a short break during the day. Live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to get brief check-ins, quick strategies, or follow-up between sessions. These options make working on parenting goals more manageable alongside daily life.
Questions people ask about Peggy
What parenting concerns does she help with?
She supports parents facing stress, sleep problems, behavioral concerns, attachment questions, and relationship stress within the family.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Sessions mix practical skill teaching with attention to relationship patterns. Expect simple tools to try at home and conversational work about what is happening in family life.
How long has she practiced?
She has 21 years of clinical experience, including work in community mental health, residential treatment, and independent practice.
Where is she located and what are her credentials?
She practices in Florida and holds the credential Licensed Clinical Social Worker, abbreviated LCSW, with a Florida LCSW designation.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients; work is offered to clients within the supported region.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How do fees and subscriptions work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
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