Peggy Harless , LMFT

Peggy Harless is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with five years of clinical experience who has worked across outpatient clinics, inpatient psychiatric facilities, and a range of other treatment settings. She offers practical, skills-based support for people facing anxiety, depression, substance use concerns, family and couple challenges, communication difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, and life transitions, as well as issues such as ADHD, intimacy concerns, and compassion fatigue.

Peggy’s style is down-to-earth rather than overly sentimental, and she emphasizes realistic coping strategies developed through hands-on experience. She has focused much of her work on anxiety, depression, substance abuse, family dynamics, and communication problems, and she is willing to give any client a chance to work toward their goals. Her clinical toolkit includes approaches that support behavior change, emotional regulation, and clearer communication within relationships.

Outside of clinical work she enjoys reading and playing video games. She encourages prospective clients to reach out with questions to learn more about her approach and whether it might be a good fit for their needs.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Peggy draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy in her online practice. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present - it is often useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, making it a practical option for anxiety, depression, substance use, and communication challenges. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and techniques to reduce reactivity, which can support stress management, emotional regulation, and coping with chronic concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Peggy works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques from these approaches to create a plan that feels realistic and useful for each individual or family.

Online sessions offer flexibility and accessibility, allowing people to connect by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to maintain continuity of care when in-person meetings are not possible, while still working with licensed professionals and therapists who tailor interventions to each client’s situation.