- Stress and anxiety
- Substance use help
- Practical coping skills
About Peggy
Peggy Harless is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Georgia with five years of clinical experience. She works with young adults and others facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, substance use, trauma, grief, and life transitions.
Peggy draws on practical, down-to-earth conversation to help people untangle pressing problems. She uses straightforward techniques rather than clinical jargon. Sessions focus on real-life coping skills, clearer communication, and small steps that fit everyday routines.
Her background includes work in outpatient clinics and inpatient psychiatric facilities, so she has experience with a range of presentations and levels of need. That variety informs how she adapts interventions to what a person actually faces day to day.
Peggy’s approach blends methods such as cognitive behavioral tools, mindfulness, acceptance and commitment ideas, motivational interviewing, and narrative techniques. She uses these to help people notice unhelpful patterns, shift thinking, and build habits that reduce distress.
Outside of work she reads and plays video games, and she brings a straightforward, candid style into sessions. She aims to be direct and practical while still respecting each person's pace and goals.
People who want clear feedback, concrete coping strategies, and help sorting difficult choices often find this practical style useful. To start, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to see how the fit feels.
How her approaches guide online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify values and take committed actions even when emotions feel heavy. It’s useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions because it focuses on what matters while building simple behavior changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior and offers practical tools to test and change them. CBT is often used for worry, low mood, and habits that keep problems going. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-focused awareness and grounding techniques that reduce reactivity and stress in day-to-day life.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Peggy will talk through goals, try methods that fit the person’s situation, and adjust plans based on what helps. That collaborative process helps decide whether ACT, CBT, mindfulness, or a mix is the best fit.
Session formats and scheduling details should be confirmed before booking. Because formats are not specified here, check the therapist’s listed session options when you select See online therapy options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a student or work schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Therapists and licensed professionals often use these practical benefits to keep therapy consistent with everyday life while focusing on clear steps and skills.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, substance use, trauma, grief, ADHD, and life transitions.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is direct and practical. Sessions focus on clear communication, coping skills, and small changes that fit daily life.
What is her clinical background?
She has five years of experience and has worked in outpatient clinics and inpatient psychiatric facilities.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a LMFT licensed in Georgia and provides services while based in that state.
Does she see people in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people living outside the US work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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