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Peg Gerns

Therapist
31 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

I'm a neurodivergent affirming therapist providing ADHD virtual therapy in Upper Tampa Bay and across Florida and Pennsylvania.

With over 30 years of experience, I still genuinely enjoy this work and the people I meet. I believe everyone has real strengths, and therapy can help clear the path so you can actually use them.

I’m warm and empathetic, and I won’t avoid the hard stuff. I’m direct without being critical, so you’ll always know where I stand—and that I’m on your side.

My approach to therapy

My approach is flexible and grounded in what works for you. For ADHD, we focus on practical strategies and structure that fit how your brain operates. For grief and postpartum challenges, we focus on processing, stability, and finding your footing again.

We’ll identify patterns that are keeping you stuck and build tools you can use in your daily life, while also understanding where those patterns come from. Throughout the process, I focus on your strengths as you likely have more resources than you realize!

What you can expect from me

Clients often leave sessions with a clearer understanding of what’s been getting in their way and what to do next. Whether it’s managing ADHD more effectively, carrying grief in a more manageable way, or improving relationships, our work is practical and purposeful.

You won’t just feel heard, you’ll leave with tools, perspective, and a stronger sense of what you’re capable of.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Affirming, Solution Oriented, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    31 years of experience
  • Training
    MSSW (Master of Science in Social Work) at Columbia University School of Social Work
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Florida, Pennsylvania)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Capital Blue Cross Pennsylvania, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan, The Health Plan

Peg Gerns accepts Aetna and 7 other insurance carriers

On average, people save 75% on sessions through Headway

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
  • More specialties
    Family issues, Women's issues
  • Therapy methods
    Psychodynamic, Bowen Family Systems, Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Strength-Based, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English
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