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Laura Pengelly , LMFT

Therapist in Pennsylvania

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About Laura

Laura Pengelly approaches therapy with warmth and a focus on the whole person, aiming to understand the many moving parts of each client’s life. She creates an interactive, respectful environment where people can explore thoughts and feelings and consider different ways of viewing their challenges. Her work centers on helping clients identify practical solutions by examining how they are looking at a problem and by collaboratively developing new strategies for change.

As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) Laura brings extensive experience working with individuals, couples, children, and families across a wide range of concerns. She is skilled in addressing relationship and family dynamics as well as individual issues such as depression, anxiety, anger, and trauma. She is also certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which supports recovery from traumatic experiences through structured, evidence-informed techniques.

She treats people with respect and compassion and emphasizes a collaborative, problem-solving approach. Laura draws on her clinical training to tailor interventions to each person’s situation and goals, and she offers steady, hopeful support as clients work toward clearer perspectives and more effective coping. She looks forward to partnering with individuals and families to navigate change and growth.

Practical Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to distress. It is practical and goal oriented, often helping with anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching concrete skills for managing symptoms. Trauma-Focused Therapy centers on supporting recovery after traumatic experiences through targeted strategies that reduce the ongoing impact of trauma and build coping capacity. This approach is particularly useful for people who have experienced abuse or other traumatic events. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes strengths and immediate goals, helping clients identify small, achievable steps that lead to meaningful change and forward momentum.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Laura Pengelly collaborates with each client to assess needs, goals, and preferences and to determine which methods are most likely to help. That collaborative process helps tailor sessions so they feel relevant and manageable.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how sessions are scheduled and conducted. Clients can meet by video call, talk by phone, or use live chat and text-based messaging as needed, making it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to access licensed professionals from different locations. This adaptability supports consistent care and makes it simpler to follow through on therapeutic work.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Laura Pengelly have?

Laura Pengelly has 22 years of experience.

Is Laura Pengelly a licensed therapist?

Yes. Laura Pengelly holds the credential LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Her license details are PA LMFT MF000859.

In which languages does Laura Pengelly provide therapy?

Laura Pengelly provides therapy in English.

Where is Laura Pengelly located?

Laura Pengelly is located in Pennsylvania.

How can I work with Laura Pengelly as my therapist?

You can work with Laura Pengelly through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Laura Pengelly work with international clients?

Laura Pengelly does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Laura Pengelly cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issues

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepression

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Family of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessMood disordersYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Narrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

22+ years

Licensed

Pennsylvania

Languages

English

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