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Rev. Peggy Ann "Serena" Hemmer, LCSW

  • Experience21 years
  • LocationFlorida
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesAttachment-Based Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Peggy

Rev. Peggy Ann "Serena" Hemmer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 21 years of clinical experience who brings a holistic, creative approach to therapy.

Background and approach

Serena frames her work around common concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, depression, parenting challenges, ADHD, and compassion fatigue, and she supports clients through life changes, career concerns, bipolar disorder, and long-standing patterns like codependency and impulsivity.

Her background includes work in county and state mental health and substance abuse systems and establishing clinical programs for youth. Serena integrates mind-body-spirit perspectives into her practice, blending expressive arts, hypnotherapy, and proven psychotherapies to meet diverse needs.

She holds a Master of Social Work from The Ohio State University and a Bachelor of Social Work summa cum laude from Capital University, and she maintains her Florida license as FL LCSW SW14761. Her training also includes Gottman Couple's Counseling and Rational Hypnotherapy, and she incorporates modalities such as Tai Chi, dance, and expressive arts when appropriate.

Working from a strengths-based and intuitive stance, Serena aims to help clients rediscover their authentic selves and build practical skills for everyday life. She practices in Saint Petersburg, Florida, and offers a blend of clinical experience and creative techniques for individuals, couples, adolescents, and families.

Integrating Evidence-Based Approaches with Online Care

Attachment-Based Therapy emphasizes understanding patterns in relationships and early bonds, helping clients address attachment issues, family problems, and difficulties in intimacy by exploring how past relationships shape current emotional responses. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical strategies for managing anxiety, depression, impulsivity, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially useful for clients coping with intense emotions or impulsivity.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist partners with each client to explore goals, preferences, and the issues at hand, and then tailors a plan that may combine these methods with expressive arts or hypnotherapy when appropriate. Clients are invited to try techniques and provide feedback so treatment can be adjusted responsively.

Online therapy with Serena uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access to care. These options allow scheduling around work, family, or mobility needs and make it easier to maintain continuity of treatment during life transitions. Licensed professionals can adapt the chosen therapeutic approaches to work effectively through these remote formats, supporting skill-building and emotional growth from wherever clients are located.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she support?
She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, parenting challenges, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
Her style blends holistic, mind-body-spirit perspectives with evidence-based therapies such as CBT, DBT, attachment-based work, existential therapy, and the Gottman Method, often adding expressive arts and hypnotherapy for creative interventions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 21 years of experience, including roles in county and state mental health and substance abuse systems and founding clinical programs for youth before maintaining a independent practice.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, credentialed as FL LCSW SW14761, and currently practices in Saint Petersburg, Florida.
Does she offer services in other languages or accept international clients?
She provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for online care?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; services are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsDependent personalityDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodHypnotherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

21+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English

What Peggy can help with

Rev. Peggy Ann "Serena" Hemmer works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and depression.

Peggy works with adolescents and adults.

How Peggy approaches therapy

Peggy's clinical approaches include Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Gottman Method, Hypnotherapy, Jungian Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy.

Experience and training

Peggy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Florida, with 21 years of clinical experience.

Therapy style

Peggy taught Qi Gong and Tai Chi for the State of Ohio Employees.