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Peggy Harless, LMFT

  • Experience5 years
  • LocationGeorgia
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Peggy

Peggy Harless is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in Georgia who works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma, grief, and ADHD.

Background and approach

With five years of clinical experience in settings that range from outpatient clinics to inpatient psychiatric facilities, she draws on practical strategies to help people manage depression, intimacy-related concerns, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. Peggy combines evidence-informed methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness to tailor interventions to each person's needs.

She describes herself as down to earth rather than traditionally warm and fuzzy, and aims to form direct, pragmatic connections with clients. Her work also addresses blended family challenges, communication problems, chronic illness and pain, caregiver stress, substance use issues, and end-of-life concerns.

Outside clinical work she enjoys reading and playing video games, and she invites prospective clients to reach out with questions. Peggy offers multiple formats for ongoing support and uses approaches that emphasize skill building, values-guided action, and clearer narratives about difficult experiences.

Approaches and Online Options for Practical Change

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take action toward them even when unpleasant thoughts or feelings are present; it can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which is often helpful for anxiety, substance use, and mood concerns. Mindfulness Therapy teaches attention and present-moment awareness skills that support stress reduction and emotional regulation.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to explore goals, preferences, and what methods feel most helpful, and may blend elements from different modalities to suit an individual’s needs.

Online therapy formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for people with busy schedules or limited local options. These options make it easier to fit regular sessions into daily life, maintain continuity of care when circumstances change, and access consistent therapeutic support from a licensed professional in Georgia.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Peggy commonly address?
Peggy supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and intimacy-related issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is direct and pragmatic rather than overly sentimental, focused on building a straightforward connection and practical coping skills with each client.
What is her professional background and experience?
She has five years of clinical experience working across outpatient clinics and inpatient psychiatric settings with a wide variety of presenting issues.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She is listed as LMFT with licence details GA LMFT MFT002032 and practices in Georgia.
Which languages and international availability are offered?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for working together?
Therapy can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different scheduling needs.
How is cost and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy with her?
To get started select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsFamily conflicts

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

Georgia

Languages

English