Peggy Harless , LMFT

Peggy Harless is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Georgia who brings five years of clinical experience across outpatient clinics, inpatient psychiatric facilities, and settings in between. She has supported people facing anxiety and depression, substance use concerns, family and couple difficulties, and communication challenges, drawing on a variety of practical coping strategies developed over her career.

Peggy describes herself as down-to-earth and approachable, preferring straightforward connection over a highly sentimental style. Outside of work she enjoys reading and playing video games, interests that inform her relatable and nonjudgmental manner with clients. Her practice emphasizes working collaboratively to identify realistic tools for managing stress, improving relationships, and addressing issues such as grief, trauma, addiction, and life transitions.

With training in therapies that include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and mindfulness-based approaches, she adapts techniques to match each person’s needs. As an LMFT, she focuses on relational patterns and the context around struggles, helping individuals and families build better communication, healthier boundaries, and more effective coping skills.

Approaches and Online Support for Modern Challenges

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take committed action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present - it is often useful for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviors, which can be effective for depression, anxiety, and problem-solving in relationships. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and nonreactive attention to thoughts and sensations, supporting emotional regulation and reduced reactivity in stressful situations.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Peggy works collaboratively with clients and other licensed professionals to tailor techniques to each person’s goals, preferences, and life context, adjusting methods over time to find the best fit.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place through video calls, by phone, or via live chat and text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into busy schedules or to continue work during life transitions. These options allow therapists to provide consistent support and skills coaching while accommodating different communication styles and accessibility needs.