- Practical coping skills
- Down-to-earth approach
- Focus on relationships
About Peggy
Peggy Harless is a licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, relationship problems, and trauma and abuse. She brings a straightforward, down-to-earth style to sessions and focuses on practical ways to cope with depression, grief, intimacy-related struggles, and life transitions.
Her background includes work across outpatient clinics and inpatient psychiatric settings. That range gave her exposure to many kinds of struggles, from substance use to communication breakdowns and family conflict. She has five years of clinical experience and holds a Georgia LMFT credential.
Peggy uses clear, action-oriented methods in sessions. She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice patterns of thinking and choose meaningful actions. She also uses mindfulness practices and narrative approaches to help people slow down, name what matters, and reframe their stories.
Her style is honest rather than overly sentimental. She says she connects easily with most clients and is willing to try different ways of working until something fits. Practical goals and small steps are common parts of the work with her.
Outside of therapy she reads and plays video games, and she invites prospective clients to ask questions before starting. People who want a therapist who is pragmatic, direct, and experienced in trauma and abuse-related concerns may find her approach helpful.
Her background includes work across outpatient clinics and inpatient psychiatric settings. That range gave her exposure to many kinds of struggles, from substance use to communication breakdowns and family conflict. She has five years of clinical experience and holds a Georgia LMFT credential.
Peggy uses clear, action-oriented methods in sessions. She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice patterns of thinking and choose meaningful actions. She also uses mindfulness practices and narrative approaches to help people slow down, name what matters, and reframe their stories.
Her style is honest rather than overly sentimental. She says she connects easily with most clients and is willing to try different ways of working until something fits. Practical goals and small steps are common parts of the work with her.
Outside of therapy she reads and plays video games, and she invites prospective clients to ask questions before starting. People who want a therapist who is pragmatic, direct, and experienced in trauma and abuse-related concerns may find her approach helpful.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small committed steps toward those values. In practice this looks like identifying priorities, accepting difficult thoughts, and choosing actions that move life forward. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It usually involves identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety or depressive symptoms. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and simple attention practices to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Peggy will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before recommending ways to proceed. She treats the choice of methods as collaborative and may combine elements from ACT, CBT, and mindfulness to fit each person’s needs.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, allow for shorter check-ins when schedules demand, and remove travel time. Some approaches adapt well to remote sessions because they rely on exercises, worksheets, and skill practice that can be done between meetings. Ask about specific session lengths and formats when you complete the matching questionnaire to ensure they match your routine.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
Peggy commonly helps with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, and problems with intimacy.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a direct, down-to-earth style and focuses on practical steps. Sessions often include skill practice and real-life problem solving.
What is her clinical background?
She has worked in outpatient clinics and inpatient psychiatric settings and has five years of experience in clinical practice.
What credentials and location should I know about?
She holds a Georgia LMFT credential and practices in Georgia.
Can I work with her if English is not my first language?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she take clients from other countries?
She is not currently available to work with international clients.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.