Serena Peterson, MA

Master’s: Saint Mary’s University
Bachelor’s: Saint Mary’s University 

Serena began working in the mental health field in 2022 and quickly discovered her passion for supporting children and adolescents. During her internship in an outpatient setting, she worked with both children and adults, helping them build coping skills and feel supported during challenging times. 

At PrairieCare, Serena first joined the de-escalation team, where she worked closely with individuals aged 6–20 across a wide range of diagnoses. Through this role, she gained extensive experience in crisis intervention, emotional regulation, and creating calming strategies to help young people feel safe. Now as an associate therapist, Serena draws on those experiences to provide compassionate care and help her patients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, and mood disorders.  

Outside of her clinical work, Serena enjoys traveling, exploring the outdoors through hiking, and spending quality time with her friends and family.