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Peggy Stewart

LCSW, 18 years of experience
Rated 4.9 stars out of 584 ratings
Intelligent
Warm
Empowering
VirtualAvailable

"Hello, my name is Peggy Stewart, and I have been practicing psychotherapy for over a decade. I am a professor at the University of Southern California, where I teach aspiring mental health professionals. I am a Licensed Psychotherapist (LCSW) and a PhD candidate in Clinical Psychology. My approach to therapy is to assist my clients in achieving an improved quality of life."

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

In our first session, we will begin with introductions and then proceed to discuss your specific challenges. This will help me create a personalized plan for us to work on in future sessions. Clients should expect to explore how well we can work together to establish a therapeutic relationship during the first session.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

"I strive to create a safe, empathetic, and non-judgmental environment for my clients. I convey warmth and work to ensure my clients feel supported and validated while working with me. As a psychotherapist with extensive experience, I partner with my clients to improve their quality of life and help them achieve their goals using evidence-based interventions."

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

"I am qualified to work with individuals of all ages, including adults, children, and adolescents. I have experience in therapy for couples and families. I am skilled in addressing various conditions such as depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, and relationship issues."

SpecialtiesTop specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
Other specialties
Addiction
Bipolar Disorder
Child or Adolescent
I identify as
Hispanic / Latinx
Woman
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Children (6 to 12)
Elders (65 and above)
Teenagers (13 to 17)
Licensed in
California
Accepts
Cash - $150 per session
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

I am well-versed in using behavioral theoretical models such as CBT, DBT, and EMDR. I employ evidence-based interventions to assess the outcomes of mutually agreed-upon goals. Additionally, I am proficient in using psychodynamic theoretical models and am skilled at integrating both approaches. As a University of Southern California professor, I instruct aspiring therapists in these theories. I also supervise interns who practice at USC, UCLA, Cal Baptist, and Loma Linda University.

Psychodynamic

I have extensive experience providing psychotherapy using a psychodynamic theoretical model and teaching this method to my graduate students at the University of Southern California (USC).

Rated 4.9 stars out of 5, 84 ratings

13 ratings with written reviews

November 13, 2025

She’s the best and supports you unconditionally. Our personalities were a match! She is very knowledgeable and always offers the best advice.

Verified client, age 25-34
Review shared after session 45 with Peggy

November 13, 2025

She’s the best and supports you unconditionally. Our personalities were a match! She is very knowledgeable and always offers the best advice.

Verified client, age 25-34
Review shared after session 45 with Peggy

June 7, 2025

Peggy is very caring and honest with her thoughts in an empathetic way. I would highly recommend her.

Verified client, age 55-64
Review shared after session 34 with Peggy