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Laura Pengelly, LMFT

LMFT supporting individuals and families
  • Relationship and family focus
  • Trauma-informed care
  • CBT and narrative therapy

About Laura Pengelly

Laura Pengelly is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 22 years of clinical experience, offering thoughtful, relationship-focused care and a whole-person perspective. She approaches therapy with warmth and interaction, aiming to understand the many moving parts of a person's life and how those pieces affect their current struggles.

As an LMFT, Laura holds a license to work with individuals, couples, and families on relational and mental health concerns. She has extensive experience helping people of all ages and their families address relationship challenges as well as individual issues such as depression, anger, anxiety, and trauma. She is also certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which informs her work with people who have experienced traumatic events.

Her style emphasizes respect and compassion while guiding clients to reframe problems, explore different perspectives, and identify practical solutions. She draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused approaches to tailor treatment to each person's needs.

Laura seeks to create a supportive environment where clients can explore thoughts and feelings and work toward meaningful change. She welcomes those who are ready to begin the therapeutic process and is committed to collaborating with clients to find approaches that fit their lives.

Areas of Expertise

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 Approach

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Laura Pengelly have?

She has 22 years of experience.

Is Laura Pengelly a licensed therapist?

Yes. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and holds Pennsylvania license PA LMFT MF000859.

In which languages does Laura Pengelly provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Laura Pengelly located?

She is located in Pennsylvania.

How can I work with Laura Pengelly as my therapist?

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

Does Laura Pengelly work with international clients?

She 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 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.

Could meeting online be the right step?

Many people wonder whether connecting with a therapist online can make a meaningful difference. For many common concerns - such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or navigating life transitions - online therapy can be an effective option comparable to in-person sessions.

One major benefit is flexibility. Clients can meet with licensed professionals in the way that fits their life best - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or messaging. This range of options helps therapy fit around work, family, and other commitments.

Licensed professionals and therapists offer these avenues of care, and clients may switch therapists at any time if they are seeking a different fit. For many people, online therapy provides accessible, consistent support that can be woven into everyday life.

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