Hello, my name is Peggy Garrett and I have over 20 years of clinical experience . I attended the University of Indiana and graduated with my Masters in 2000. Soon after, I started my career and worked toward my clinical license. Since that time, I have counseled many individuals. I have a wide knowledge base that allows me to work with men, women, couples and teens. I do not make assumptions or judgment about individuals or their choices. I provide a warm therapeutic and safe space for you to work on your concerns and voice your thoughts.
I utilize a combination of cognitive behavioral therapies and solution focused therapies. My style is to help you facilitate change and be the best that you can be. My areas of specialty is trauma and past abuse but I am comfortable and competent in all areas of mental health.
If you think we would be a good fit then please reach out to me. I am ready and willing to help you facilitate change and be the best that you can be. I look forward to working with you.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Antisocial Personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant Personality, Blended Family Issues, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Dependent Personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Emptiness, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual Disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality Disorders, Phobias, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Gottman Method
IL LCSW 149.011314
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Peggy has helped me in so many ways and I can’t thank her enough. She knows what questions to ask to help navigate issues and provide that insight needed to make progress.
Written on Apr 20, 2024 after therapy with Peggy for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and compassion fatigue
Peggy has been amazing at helping me through my journey of healing. When I felt like I couldn't turn to anyone, couldn't confide in anyone, Peggy was there for me. I never felt judged or ashamed to open up with every detail. Peggy has always been easy to talk to and very understanding of my needs.
Written on Nov 09, 2022 after therapy with Peggy for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She is fantastic. A great listener and has wonderful feedback.
Written on Apr 07, 2022 after therapy with Peggy for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, and self esteem
Peggy has been invaluable. She is very knowledgeable and very compassionate.
Written on Apr 07, 2022 after therapy with Peggy for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Peggy is simply unmatched. She always has the right things to say, she's compassionate, she understands, and she really cares. Sometimes it's hard to find someone that really cares but with her it's so natural and so enjoyable to have someone to chat with. I am a completely different person than I was a year ago and the majority of that has to do with Peggy's help
Written on Mar 10, 2022 after therapy with Peggy for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
Peggy was very effective, and conveyed a genuine interest in learning more about the circumstantial background of the situation. As a result, she was able to respond appropriately and offer initial suggestions on how to identify, confront, and work through issues. She was easy to talk to, friendly, and supportive throughout our session.
Written on Jan 27, 2022 after therapy with Peggy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem