Rev. Peggy Ann "Serena" Hemmer

Rev. Peggy Ann "Serena" Hemmer helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, depression, career changes, parenting strain, and issues like ADHD and compassion fatigue. Serena is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in Florida. She uses direct, creative methods to help clients find practical changes that fit their lives.

Serena sees each person as a whole - mind, body, and spirit. She blends talk therapy with expressive arts and movement when helpful. Sessions may include guided imagery and relaxing, focused techniques to ease anxiety and strengthen coping skills.

Her career in counseling began in public mental health and substance abuse before she opened private practice in 2006. She has worked with children, adolescents, adults, and couples in residential settings and private practice. That range shaped a practical style that centers on what helps now.

Serena uses approaches such as Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, the Gottman Method, and elements of existential work. She also brings experience with expressive arts, movement practices, and hypnotherapy techniques where appropriate.

Her work is grounded in 21 years of clinical experience and in her background as an ordained metaphysical minister and Spiritual Life Coach. People who choose her often want a blend of practical problem-solving and attention to values, meaning, and personal growth.

Approaches that translate to online work

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships and helps people notice how early bonds affect current trust and connection. It can help with relationship stress, attachment issues, and family of origin concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches practical skills to change them. It is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and coping with life changes.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clear communication skills. It can be useful for strong emotions, impulsivity, and improving day-to-day coping.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and pace. That means trying strategies, checking what helps, and adjusting plans together.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats offered before booking since the biography does not list specific options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people use tools like guided imagery or worksheets during a session. Licensed professionals can adapt attachment, CBT, and DBT skills to remote formats so clients can practice techniques between meetings.