Rev. Peggy Ann "Serena" Hemmer

Rev. Peggy Ann "Serena" Hemmer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Florida who helps people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma, depression, parenting struggles, anger, and related concerns. She goes by Serena and combines practical talk with creative tools to help people find clearer ways forward.

Serena has practiced social work for more than two decades, including work in county and state mental health and substance abuse settings. She has led programs for youth in residential care and developed expressive arts approaches for children and adolescents. Her path includes a Bachelor of Social Work from Capital University and a Master of Social Work from The Ohio State University.

Her approach blends mind-body-spirit perspectives with psychotherapy methods. She incorporates expressive arts, movement, and guided imagery alongside talk-based work. Serena also uses techniques drawn from hypnotherapy and relationship-focused methods when helpful.

Clients can expect a collaborative, exploratory style that looks at life patterns, relationships, and practical skills. Sessions may include creative exercises, communication practice, and strategies to manage intense emotions like anger or impulsivity.

Serena has offered workshops on topics such as maternal depression, aging and movement practices, recovery, and expressive arts in clinical settings. She draws on a broad range of clinical and holistic practices to tailor care to each person’s goals and life circumstances.

How her approaches translate to online work

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. Online sessions using this lens help people notice how closeness, trust, and distance play out in their lives and relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing practical behavior changes. It translates well to remote sessions when clients want tools for anxiety, depression, and coping with anger.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Serena will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That process may include trying different tools and checking in about what is helpful during regular sessions.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because the biography does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow for brief check-ins when life feels hectic. It also lets people use exercises and worksheets between meetings to practice new skills in everyday life.