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Rev. Peggy Ann "Serena" Hemmer, LCSW

Compassionate therapist for emotional and relational challenges

21 years in practice · based in Florida · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Peggy

Rev. Peggy Ann "Serena" Hemmer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Florida. She brings 21 years of clinical experience to help people facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma, depression, phobias, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, and self-esteem concerns.

Serena prefers a practical, caring style and uses a mix of therapeutic approaches to match each person's needs. Serena’s sessions are straightforward and goal-oriented. She listens, asks plain questions, and offers tools people can try between visits.

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Background and approach

She blends talk therapy with approaches that look at patterns in relationships and everyday thinking. She also uses methods aimed at emotion regulation and improving communication. Her background includes work in county and state mental health and substance abuse settings before moving into independent practice.

She earned a Bachelor of Social Work, summa cum laude, from Capital University and a Master of Social Work from The Ohio State University. She holds a Florida Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential. Over the years Serena has worked in residential centers and independent practice with a wide range of people.

That experience informs how she frames steps for recovery and coping. She often draws on creative movement, expressive arts, and relational methods when appropriate. Serena aims to help people notice what’s getting in the way and build simple, repeatable skills.

She works collaboratively to set clear goals and help clients try different strategies until something fits.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds shape current relationships and emotional responses; it helps when relationship patterns, trust, or closeness cause distress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety, depression, and phobias. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches concrete skills for managing overwhelming emotions, improving tolerance for distress, and strengthening interpersonal effectiveness.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Serena will talk with a client about their goals, history, and what feels most useful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls let people see body language and facial cues, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat can be used for brief check-ins, and text-based messaging supports ongoing, flexible contact between appointments. These options offer convenience and help people stay consistent with care while trying different therapeutic tools.
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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does she address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, phobias, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, and self-esteem concerns.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is practical and collaborative. She listens, helps set goals, and teaches skills people can use between sessions.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has 21 years of clinical experience, including work in county and state mental health and substance abuse services and in residential treatment centers.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida and maintains a practice in Florida.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be held by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are sessions billed or priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience
21 years
Licensed
Florida
Languages
English

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