Licensed clinical social worker recordFlorida
Peggy Hightower, LCSW
Florida
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Florida
- LCSW, licence SW10425
- NPI
- 1982836474
- Experience
- 14 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Florida
These details come from information Peggy supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem work
About Peggy
Peggy Hightower is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida with 14 years of professional experience. She focuses on common life strains such as stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and depression. Peggy also addresses relationship concerns and challenges tied to motivation and confidence.
Her work is practical and direct. She helps people talk through what is most pressing and develops clear next steps to try between sessions. Conversations focus on daily routines, communication patterns, and specific behaviors that get in the way of feeling better.
Peggy pays attention to emotional issues that often sit under surface problems, such as guilt, shame, isolation, and forgiveness. She also supports people navigating life transitions - midlife questions, changes in work or relationships, and financial stress. Sessions cover both feelings and the choices that affect day-to-day life.
She frames therapy as a collaborative process. Peggy and the client set goals together and review progress as work proceeds. The aim is to build practical skills for handling stress, improving relationships, and restoring motivation.
Sessions are conducted in English and she does not take international clients. Cost varies by location and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
BHow sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Peggy uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques aimed at practical change. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them against real-life evidence to reduce anxiety and lift low mood. This helps with worry, self-doubt, and patterns that feed depression.Another approach emphasizes improving communication and behavior patterns. Sessions include practicing clearer ways to speak up, set limits, and solve everyday problems that affect relationships and stress levels. This is useful for people dealing with conflict, control issues, or feeling isolated.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Peggy will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together the client and Peggy decide which techniques to try and adjust them over time based on results.
The original biography did not specify session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around life - shorter check-ins during a busy day, avoiding travel time, or scheduling around work and family commitments. Licensed professionals can offer similar therapeutic tools online as they do in person, and Peggy will help match the method to the client’s needs and routines.
CAreas of focus
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Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Peggy works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and low self-esteem among other life challenges.
How does she approach therapy?
She uses practical, evidence-based techniques with a focus on clear steps and communication strategies to improve daily functioning.
How much experience does she have?
She has 14 years of professional experience working with adults on mood, stress, and relationship issues.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Florida.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers