Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
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I am Peggy Ann Serena Hemmer. I prefer to go by Serena. I have been providing clinically sound, creative, holistic counseling for children ages 3 and up, adults, couples and families since 2004. Prior to my clinical work, I spent 10 years at the county and state departments of mental health and substance abuse.
Having studied and practiced many holistic approaches to health and well-being, as well as a variety of life philosophies, my approach to therapy is from a holistic perspective, taking into consideration the relationship between mind, body, and spirit. Knowing youth express themselves through art, and play, I weave Expressive Arts modalities into sessions with youth and their families. I was provided an opportunity to establish an Expressive Arts Clinical Program at a behavioral health residential center for youth. Certified in Rational Hypnotherapy, I am able to guide clients to relief from anxiety, phobias, and addictions.
I graduated Summa cum Laude from Capital University with a Bachelor of Social Work degree and received a Master of Social Work degree, from The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. In Florida, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with Certifications in Rational Hypnotherapy, Gottman Couple’s Counseling, and Spiritual Life Coaching. As an ordained metaphysical, New Thought minister and certified Spiritual Life Coach I assist clients, who are seeking, to explore and expand their values, spirituality, and faith.
I bring my education, experience, and intuition to my practice and particularly my creativity in my work with adolescents and adults. Having provided counseling for people of all ages, from all backgrounds and socio-economic levels in residential treatment centers and private practice, I have acquired a broad awareness of the variety of challenges many people face and have witnessed the intrinsic ability we each have to overcome those challenges and to thrive.
Originally, I founded my private practice in 2006 in Worthington, Ohio, and later moved it to Westerville, Ohio. Because I incorporate my background and experience in dance, Tai Chi and Qi Gong, drama, visual arts, and pottery, I was sought after to provide therapy for children as well as adults and couples. Along with my formal education and experience, I am certified in many holistic approaches. I am a Reiki Master Teacher, an Advanced Theta Healing practitioner, an Access Bars Practitioner and taught Qi Gong and Tai Chi for the State of Ohio Employees. Currently, my practice is located in sunny Saint Petersburg, Florida.
During my career, I have developed and presented a variety of workshops for families and providers. Including:
Ohio Department of Health – Birth to Three Conference -“Maternal Depression and Effects on Infants”- Co-Presenter
Ohio Department of Aging Governor’s Conference on Aging – “Advantages of Tai Chi”, Presenter
Ohio Department of Mental Health Millennium Conference – “Moving through Recovery”- Presenter
“Use of Expressive Arts and Play in Counseling Adolescent Youth in a Children’s Residential Center”- Presenter
“Bullies, Bullied, Bully Victims”- Presenter
“Separation, Attachment, and Placement”- Foster and Adopted Children Presenter
Cancer Support Community Leadership Conference, Washington, D.C-Co-Presenter -“Distress Screening”
My publications include:
I Am Me, I Am, A Pearl’s Wisdom Book. Hemmer, P. A. Serena(2020). https://www.amazon.com/Am-Me-Pearls-Wisdom-Books/dp/B08JJLMSB7.
I Don’t Need Counseling. https://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/i-don-t-need-counseling.
Is My Child Too Young for Counseling. https://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/is-my-child-too-young-for-counseling.
The Empowerment of Homeless Women: Implications for Future Advocacy Issues
Seventh Annual Symposium on Undergraduate Scholarship. College of Arts and Sciences. Capital University.
Herndon, P. (former name) and Scherocman, J. (2002)
Depression: Developmental Considerations from Birth to Eighteen
Sixth Annual Symposium on Undergraduate Scholarship. College of Arts and Sciences. Capital University.
Herndon, P. (former name) Stattmiller, L., and Wernicke, C., (2001)
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Rev. Peggy Ann “Serena” Hemmer prefers to be called Serena and brings a creative, holistic approach to clinical counseling. She has provided therapy for children ages 3 and up, adults, couples, and families since 2004, after spending 10 years working with county and state departments of mental health and substance abuse.
Serena integrates mind, body, and spirit into her work, drawing on a range of holistic practices and life philosophies. She uses Expressive Arts and play-based methods with young people and their families, and she established an Expressive Arts Clinical Program at a behavioral health residential center for youth. Certified in Rational Hypnotherapy, she offers techniques to address anxiety, phobias, and addictions.
She holds a Bachelor of Social Work degree, earned Summa Cum Laude from Capital University, and a Master of Social Work from The Ohio State University. In Florida she is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (FL LCSW SW14761) and holds certifications in Rational Hypnotherapy, Gottman Couples Counseling, and Spiritual Life Coaching. As an ordained metaphysical New Thought minister and a certified Spiritual Life Coach, she supports clients who wish to explore and expand their values, spirituality, and faith.
Serena blends formal training, clinical experience, and intuition with movement and the arts. Her background in dance, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, drama, visual arts, and pottery has shaped her work with children, adults, and couples. She is a Reiki Master Teacher, an Advanced Theta Healing practitioner, an Access Bars Practitioner, and has taught Qi Gong and Tai Chi for State of Ohio employees. Her private practice began in 2006 in Worthington, Ohio, later moved to Westerville, Ohio, and is currently located in Saint Petersburg, Florida.
Throughout her career she has developed and presented workshops for families and providers, including presentations for the Ohio Department of Health Birth to Three Conference, the Ohio Department of Aging Governor’s Conference on Aging, the Ohio Department of Mental Health Millennium Conference, and other professional gatherings addressing topics such as expressive arts in youth counseling, bullying, attachment and placement, and distress screening. Her publications include I Am Me, I Am, A Pearl’s Wisdom Book (2020) and articles such as “I Don’t Need Counseling.”
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