Peggy Lingard, LCSW
Therapist in California
Peggy Lingard is a licensed clinical social worker with four decades of experience helping people navigate big life shifts.
- License 21947 · California Expires March 2026
- NPI 1194881136 · national registry
- Experience and languages 40+ years in practice English
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About Peggy
Peggy Lingard is a licensed clinical social worker with four decades of experience helping people navigate big life shifts. She practices in California and brings practical, action-focused support to people feeling overwhelmed by stress, grief, anxiety, or major change. Her style is straightforward and collaborative.
Peggy listens first, then helps identify small steps that build momentum. She encourages reconnecting with sources of meaning, whether that’s creativity, nature, or trusted relationships, and she asks simple questions about strengths and fears to guide the work.
Background and approach
Peggy draws on a mix of methods including the Gottman Method, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive-behavioral approaches, and dialectical skills. She often uses mindfulness and distress-tolerance practices to help people tolerate strong emotions and make clearer choices. The focus is on practical tools and steady progress rather than abstract theory.
Her life experiences shape her perspective. She describes learning to “do more” after a disruptive move and still values painting as a way to reconnect. Peggy notes that being seen and heard in the therapy relationship matters more than any single technique, and she aims to treat each person as an active partner in setting goals.
Peggy brings attention to concerns such as relationships, intimacy, addiction, mood disorders, caregiver stress, and multicultural issues. She also addresses grief, anger, self-esteem, career transitions, and forgiveness with a balance of empathy and problem-solving. Sessions focus on what helps in daily life and on skills people can use right away.
Credentials
- LCSW (California)
- License 21947 · expires March 2026
- NPI
- 1194881136 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Peggy lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Compassion fatigue
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Infidelity
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Peggy names
- Gottman Method
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
These are the approaches Peggy names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
Online support
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Peggy uses the Gottman Method to help people understand interaction patterns and improve communication; this approach focuses on practical skills for reducing conflict and increasing emotional connection. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and pick actions that match their values, which can ease suffering when life changes feel overwhelming. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s experience, offering empathic listening and support so people can find their own direction and make meaningful choices.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Peggy will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they try methods and adjust the plan based on what helps in real life rather than sticking rigidly to one model.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video lets people practice communication and notice body language. Phone sessions can fit a shorter check-in or be easier when bandwidth is low. Live chat or text messaging can work for brief coaching, check-ins, and tracking progress between sessions.
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Frequently asked
What types of concerns does she help with?
Peggy assists people with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, bipolar and mood disorders, trauma and abuse, and other life challenges listed in her profile.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and practical. Sessions mix listening with concrete steps, mindfulness exercises, and skills practice to manage emotions and make decisions.
What is her professional background?
She has 40 years of experience as a clinician and has worked with a variety of approaches over that time, combining skills from multiple established therapies.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
Peggy holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential (LCSW) and practices in California.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are remote sessions available?
She works with people through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexible options for connecting.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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