Rev. Peggy Ann "Serena" Hemmer, LCSW
Holistic LCSW specializing in trauma and relationships
- Expressive arts integration
- Hypnotherapy and coaching
- Adults children and families
About Rev. Peggy Ann "Serena" Hemmer
Rev. Peggy Ann "Serena" Hemmer brings a blend of clinical training, creative methods, and spiritual perspective to her therapeutic work. She prefers to be known as Serena and has provided clinically grounded, holistic counseling to children ages 3 and up, adults, couples, and families since 2004, following a decade of service in county and state departments of mental health and substance abuse.
Her approach attends to the relationship between mind, body, and spirit, and she integrates expressive arts and play when working with young people and their families. Serena established an Expressive Arts Clinical Program at a behavioral health residential center for youth and weaves modalities such as movement, drama, visual arts, and pottery into her clinical practice when appropriate.
Serena holds a Bachelor of Social Work, earned summa cum laude from Capital University, and a Master of Social Work from The Ohio State University. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - practicing in Florida, and she also holds certifications in Rational Hypnotherapy, Gottman couples counseling, and spiritual life coaching. As an ordained metaphysical New Thought minister and a certified Spiritual Life Coach, she supports clients who wish to explore values, spirituality, and faith within therapy.
Certified in Rational Hypnotherapy, Serena uses hypnotherapy techniques to assist clients coping with anxiety, phobias, and addictions. Her broader holistic training includes certification as a Reiki Master Teacher, Advanced Theta Healing practitioner, and Access Bars practitioner, and she has taught Qi Gong and Tai Chi for the State of Ohio employees. Her clinical methods draw from a range of evidence-informed approaches including attachment-based work, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, trauma-focused therapy, mindfulness, narrative and existential therapies, solution-focused techniques, hypnotherapy, Jungian concepts, and the Gottman Method for couples.
Serena founded a private practice in 2006 in Worthington, Ohio, later moved it to Westerville, and currently maintains her practice in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Over the years she has developed and presented workshops for organizations and conferences on topics such as maternal depression, tai chi for aging, recovery, expressive arts with adolescents, bullying, attachment and placement in foster and adoptive care, and distress screening for cancer support programs.
Her publications include the book I Am Me, I Am - A Pearl's Wisdom Book (2020) and the article I Don't Need Counseling, as well as additional work listed under her professional writings. Serena emphasizes creativity, clinical experience, and intuition in helping people navigate challenges and pursue greater ease and resilience in their lives.
Her approach attends to the relationship between mind, body, and spirit, and she integrates expressive arts and play when working with young people and their families. Serena established an Expressive Arts Clinical Program at a behavioral health residential center for youth and weaves modalities such as movement, drama, visual arts, and pottery into her clinical practice when appropriate.
Serena holds a Bachelor of Social Work, earned summa cum laude from Capital University, and a Master of Social Work from The Ohio State University. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - practicing in Florida, and she also holds certifications in Rational Hypnotherapy, Gottman couples counseling, and spiritual life coaching. As an ordained metaphysical New Thought minister and a certified Spiritual Life Coach, she supports clients who wish to explore values, spirituality, and faith within therapy.
Certified in Rational Hypnotherapy, Serena uses hypnotherapy techniques to assist clients coping with anxiety, phobias, and addictions. Her broader holistic training includes certification as a Reiki Master Teacher, Advanced Theta Healing practitioner, and Access Bars practitioner, and she has taught Qi Gong and Tai Chi for the State of Ohio employees. Her clinical methods draw from a range of evidence-informed approaches including attachment-based work, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, trauma-focused therapy, mindfulness, narrative and existential therapies, solution-focused techniques, hypnotherapy, Jungian concepts, and the Gottman Method for couples.
Serena founded a private practice in 2006 in Worthington, Ohio, later moved it to Westerville, and currently maintains her practice in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Over the years she has developed and presented workshops for organizations and conferences on topics such as maternal depression, tai chi for aging, recovery, expressive arts with adolescents, bullying, attachment and placement in foster and adoptive care, and distress screening for cancer support programs.
Her publications include the book I Am Me, I Am - A Pearl's Wisdom Book (2020) and the article I Don't Need Counseling, as well as additional work listed under her professional writings. Serena emphasizes creativity, clinical experience, and intuition in helping people navigate challenges and pursue greater ease and resilience in their lives.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
Additional Focus Areas
Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsDependent personalityDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Gottman Method Hypnotherapy Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Rev. Peggy Ann "Serena" Hemmer have?
Rev. Peggy Ann "Serena" Hemmer has 21 years of clinical experience.
Is Rev. Peggy Ann "Serena" Hemmer a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - and her license details are FL LCSW SW14761.
In which languages does Rev. Peggy Ann "Serena" Hemmer provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Rev. Peggy Ann "Serena" Hemmer located?
She is located in Florida.
How can I work with Rev. Peggy Ann "Serena" Hemmer as my therapist?
You can work with Rev. Peggy Ann "Serena" Hemmer through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Rev. Peggy Ann "Serena" Hemmer work with international clients?
Rev. Peggy Ann "Serena" Hemmer does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Rev. Peggy Ann "Serena" Hemmer cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
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Many people ask whether online therapy can truly help. For a range of common concerns - including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and navigating life transitions - online therapy has been shown to be just as effective as traditional in-person sessions.One major benefit is flexibility. Individuals can choose the mode of connection that suits them best - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging - which can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule or to connect from a different location.
Therapists offering online services are licensed professionals, and it is possible to request a different therapist if the fit is not right. For many people, online therapy provides a practical, evidence-informed way to access therapeutic support without changing the core elements of traditional care.
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