Hello, my name is Peggy, and I bring over 30 years of experience as a therapist. My goal is to create a safe and supportive space where you feel truly heard. I take time to understand you as a whole person—your history, your strengths, and the challenges you’re facing—so we can work together toward meaningful change.
Over the past 30 years, I’ve worked with people of all ages and walks of life. I know that therapy isn’t “one-size-fits-all.” Instead of sticking to just one method, I pull from several well-tested approaches. For example, sometimes we’ll focus on how your thoughts affect your feelings and actions (that’s what “cognitive-behavioral” means). Other times we might look at practical, short-term solutions for the challenges you’re facing right now (“solution-focused”). And in other moments, we may explore your past experiences and patterns to better understand how they shape you today (“insight-oriented”).
Together, we’ll figure out which mix of these tools feels most helpful for you.
I support those navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and stress management challenges, including panic disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and sleep disorders. I work with individuals experiencing grief and bereavement, end of life issues, infertility, chronic conditions such as diabetes, and other health-related disabilities that impact emotional well-being. My practice also supports clients living with bipolar disorder (also known as manic depressive illness), attention deficit disorder (ADD/ADHD), eating disorders, alcohol and substance abuse concerns, anger management and impulse control difficulties, and complex family or relationship issues.
I provide affirming care around identity development, cultural and ethnic issues, women’s issues, men’s issues, maternal mental health including prepartum and postpartum transitions, and LGBTQ+ concerns, including support for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender individuals. Whether you are navigating major life transitions, managing chronic stress, or working through long-standing patterns, therapy can be a space to build insight, strengthen coping skills, and move toward greater stability and self-understanding.
Your first session is about building a foundation together. We’ll spend time discussing your concerns, your hopes for therapy, and what has or hasn’t worked for you in the past. You’ll be actively involved in shaping your treatment plan, so the process always feels collaborative and empowering. My role is to guide, support, and challenge you at times, while your role is to bring honesty and openness to the work.
With commitment and effort, you can expect to leave sessions with greater clarity, practical coping tools, and a stronger sense of direction. Over time, many of my clients report feeling not only emotionally lighter but also physically more at ease, as mind and body are deeply connected. My hope is that therapy equips you with lasting skills that continue to support you well beyond our work together.
