Peggy Fair , LCSW

Peggy Fair is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 40 years of experience in the mental health field. She began her career in Virginia providing emergency mental health services in a community clinic, then relocated to North Carolina where she spent three decades building clinical expertise. Over a 16-year period she worked as a mental health therapist in an inpatient psychiatric hospital, followed by 14 years serving Marines and Navy servicemembers as a mental health therapist for the military. Peggy also maintained a part-time private practice for 23 years focused primarily on couples therapy, meeting with partners in the evenings to help resolve conflicts and develop healthier coping skills as a unit.

Peggy describes her approach as integrative - she blends techniques from multiple therapeutic models to match the needs of each person or couple. She emphasizes collaborative goal-setting and practical skill-building so clients leave sessions with tools they can use between meetings. Now semi-retired and living in Florida to be near family and the beach, she continues to accept clients and brings decades of clinical experience to her practice.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Peggy holds an advanced social work credential that qualifies her to provide clinical assessment and psychotherapy. She checks messages several times a day, seven days a week, and aims to respond within 24 hours or less.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the therapist follows the client’s lead. This approach helps people clarify their goals, build self-awareness, and strengthen their capacity to make meaningful changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is a skills-based method that helps identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress management, and relationship challenges because it emphasizes practical strategies and measurable progress.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and effective interpersonal communication. DBT can be especially useful for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and reducing harmful coping behaviors.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Peggy Fair works collaboratively with each client to determine which combination of methods fits their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit care into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and receive consistent support from licensed professionals without geographic constraints.