I'm a licensed therapist in Florida with extensive experience supporting individuals through life's most challenging moments. My work spans depression, anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties, and trauma—helping clients find their way toward healing and meaningful change.
I specialize in working with a wide range of concerns, including self-love and self-worth, communication struggles, isolation, social anxiety, panic attacks, posttraumatic stress, grief from divorce and separation, attachment patterns, and codependency. I also support clients navigating women's issues, caregiver stress, chronic pain, midlife transitions, obsessive-compulsive patterns, postpartum depression, and family dynamics—including blended family challenges and aging-related concerns.
My approach is grounded in empathy, authenticity, and a deep respect for each person's unique journey. I believe in creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can explore your experiences and discover your own strength. I draw on evidence-based therapeutic practices to support insight, resilience, and sustainable growth at your own pace.
I'm honored to walk alongside you as you work toward greater peace, purpose, and connection in your life.
Professional experience
21 yrs in practice
Stress and anxiety Relationship issues Trauma and abuse Depression
Additional areas of focus:LGBTQ+ related issues, Family conflicts, Intimacy related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Motivation, self esteem, and confidence, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Executive and professional coaching, Compassion fatigue, Concentration, memory and focus (ADHD), Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Codependency, Communication problems, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Trichotillomania, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Rev. Peggy Ann "Serena" Hemmer. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Serena is a great listener and has great recommendations for me on moving forward after betrayal/infidelity
Written on Sep 18, 2026 after therapy with Peggy Ann "Serena" for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and grief
Serena is the BEST - professional, knowledgeable, experienced, compassionate - I've been in therapy for years and she is hands down the best provider I have ever had!
Written on Jul 11, 2024 after therapy with Peggy Ann "Serena" for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Serena has been excellent. She is easy to talk to, understands my concerns, provides helpful suggestions and suggests good exercises that don't feel like busy work. She has gotten me to reflect on my situations in life and look them from a different point of view, which has helped to ease my anxiety.
Written on Apr 10, 2024 after therapy with Peggy Ann "Serena" for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and anger management
Rev. Hemmer has been a perfect match for me. BetterHelp's questionnaire really helped align me with the right therapist, so that is very appreciated. She is warm, kind, very spirtual and has immediately given me tools that are already helping me refrain my mindset. I look forward to the progress I believe I'll make with her guidance!
Written on Jan 23, 2024 after therapy with Peggy Ann "Serena" for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, anger management, and coping with life changes
Serena has been a guiding force for me now for years. Truly a blessing from God, she has been there for me in the darkest of times and continues to help me radiate from the inside out. She has helped me discover myself and show up in this world healed and authentic. I owe so much to her and her endless care and support.
Written on Jan 11, 2024 after therapy with Peggy Ann "Serena" for 2 years and 8 months on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Serena is absolutely amazing! If you are also a spiritual person looking for a path to a better you, her unmatched expertise provides you with insights on how to be your best self. She listens and her welcoming aura helps you feel comfortable to just talk. She truly is the best and I can't thank her enough!
Written on Nov 09, 2023 after therapy with Peggy Ann "Serena" for 9 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I have worked with Serena for over a year now and have found support in my daily life. Serena’s compassionate care and positive reminders to embrace all of me has been a blessing. I am grateful for our time together! If you’re seeking support and tools to manage your life, I recommend seeking out Serena.
Written on Apr 25, 2023 after therapy with Peggy Ann "Serena" for 1 year and 9 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She is a great listener and gives advice that are different from other therapist I’ve been to. She has been very good to me.
Written on Apr 06, 2023 after therapy with Peggy Ann "Serena" for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Serena is more than competent to handle a large variety of issues and she has changed my life for the better starting on day 1. Her experience is shown in her educated replies to my concerns. She helps me stay action oriented and accountable.
Written on Feb 06, 2023 after therapy with Peggy Ann "Serena" for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, coping with life changes, and adhd
She is very patient and very knowledgeable. Kind and soft spoken, really makes your feel comfortable to open up.
Written on Oct 31, 2022 after therapy with Peggy Ann "Serena" for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse
I feel understood and safe
Written on Aug 17, 2022 after therapy with Peggy Ann "Serena" for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and anger management
I am so thankful for her
Written on Jun 08, 2022 after therapy with Peggy Ann "Serena" for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
She is so kind and has wonderful energy you can sense it, she listens to me and advises me i almost feel like she is my friend rather than my therapist. I am grateful for this service and support.
Written on May 30, 2022 after therapy with Peggy Ann "Serena" for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coaching
Rev Hemmer is amazing. I have been in therapy for a few months now and love it. The improvements I made in my communication skills and life coping skills are tremendous. I look forward to our session each week.
Written on Mar 17, 2022 after therapy with Peggy Ann "Serena" for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and coping with life changes
She's awesome, pleasant and warm!
No judgement and gives me the tools I need to work on myself! No complaints!
Written on Jan 27, 2022 after therapy with Peggy Ann "Serena" for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
My sessions has been very helpful for me
Written on Jan 13, 2022 after therapy with Peggy Ann "Serena" for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Serena is so wonderful. Every time I have a session oil come away with such confidence and self reflection. She has a variety of literature, creative strategies and knowledge. I’m a much stronger person today because of her.
Written on Dec 31, 2021 after therapy with Peggy Ann "Serena" for 4 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and coping with life changes
This is a great service. I hope my company stays with it.
Written on Sep 15, 2021 after therapy with Peggy Ann "Serena" for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd
I have found Serena to be very responsive, attentive and compassionate. She is a good listener. I particularly appreciate she calling attention to my own cognitive biases and proposing tools for me to explore in a very compassionate way.
Written on Jun 07, 2021 after therapy with Peggy Ann "Serena" for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Rev LCSW is amazing. I love how she ties in meditation, and the mind vs me into everything because I really believe that we are stronger than our minds even though it doesn’t always feel like it. Her techniques really work for me because I have concrete tools I can use when I spiral or when I’m feeling a certain way. I definitely feel that better help paired me with a therapist very well. We’re on opposite sides of the country and without Better Help I would never have met her. I’m grateful for this service as wish I had something like this way sooner in life. I also LOVE the journal that I can share with her. I used to send my boyfriend loooooong texts when I needed help and now our relationship is much better. Thank you!!
Written on May 28, 2021 after therapy with Peggy Ann "Serena" for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Serena has been very helpful to me, both by listening and providing me with support and advice, and by giving me some outside tools and techniques I can use to manage anxiety! She is very kind and openminded, asks thoughtful questions, and has helped me challenge some of my negative thoughts and look at where they might have come from!
Written on May 26, 2021 after therapy with Peggy Ann "Serena" for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Great counsellor, very empathetic, would recommend to anyone!
Written on May 15, 2021 after therapy with Peggy Ann "Serena" for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Beyond my expectations. Thank you Serena
Written on May 05, 2021 after therapy with Peggy Ann "Serena" for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
She is lovely , very supportive and helpful and i would recommend her in a heartbeat
Written on May 04, 2021 after therapy with Peggy Ann "Serena" for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
In just three weeks, she has given me tools that are improving my life every day. I love her.
Written on Apr 05, 2021 after therapy with Peggy Ann "Serena" for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and adhd
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