Peggy Harless , LMFT

Peggy Harless is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with five years of clinical experience across outpatient clinics and inpatient psychiatric facilities. She has worked with people facing a wide range of concerns and draws on her experience in different levels of care to offer practical, experience-based strategies.

Peggy approaches therapy in a down-to-earth, straightforward manner rather than with a traditionally warm-and-fuzzy style. She has developed many coping strategies for anxiety, depression, and stress related to home or work, and she uses those skills to help others identify manageable steps forward. In her work she focuses on helping people build coping tools and improve communication within families and relationships.

Her most common presenting concerns include anxiety, depression, substance use, family and couple issues, and communication difficulties. Outside of clinical work, Peggy enjoys reading and playing video games. She welcomes questions about her practice and the ways she might support someone navigating life changes and emotional challenges.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then take actions that align with their values. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress when someone wants more meaningful direction alongside symptom relief.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and trying practical experiments to shift thoughts and behaviors. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and communication-related challenges where changing patterns can improve daily functioning.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and gentle attention to thoughts and bodily sensations, which can support stress management, emotional regulation, and coping with chronic pain or traumatic memories.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Peggy works collaboratively with people to determine what methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Licensed professionals may draw from one or more of these approaches to tailor sessions, and she aims to adapt techniques to each person’s situation.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, manage transportation barriers, and maintain continuity of care during life transitions. These options allow ongoing work on goals and coping skills from familiar settings while preserving the therapeutic relationship with a licensed therapist.