Profile / United States
Laura Pengelly, LMFT
Pennsylvania
LMFT - Relationships and Parenting
See online therapy options- CBT based work
- Trauma focus
- Practical steps
About Laura
Laura Pengelly is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Pennsylvania with 22 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing relationship stress, parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem.
She uses clear, practical approaches to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. Sessions focus on identifying patterns, testing different responses, and developing small, concrete steps to change how problems play out day to day. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one of the approaches she uses alongside narrative and solution-focused methods.
Laura has worked across a wide range of concerns, including mood disorders, bipolar disorder, attachment issues, autism and Asperger Syndrome, blended family concerns, and young adult issues. She also addresses communication problems, commitment worries, fatherhood issues, and family of origin patterns. Her background includes long-term work with people who have experienced trauma.
In sessions she talks through current struggles, helps clients reframe troublesome thoughts, and looks for practical strategies that fit each person’s life. She also draws on narrative therapy to examine the stories people tell about themselves and solution-focused techniques to set near-term goals.
People who choose her can expect straightforward, structured conversations and steps to try between meetings. To start, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session to decide next steps.
How her approaches translate to online work
Laura uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to map thoughts, feelings, and actions, then creates clear experiments to try different responses. CBT works well for anxiety, depression, stress, and many mood-related concerns. Narrative Therapy helps people examine the stories they tell about themselves and notice how those stories shape behavior and relationships.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client review needs, goals, and preferences together and choose which methods to emphasize. They may combine CBT techniques with narrative or solution-focused work depending on what fits best for the issue at hand.
This profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow for brief check-ins when needed. Therapists often adapt exercises so clients can try techniques between sessions and report back, keeping work practical and tied to everyday life.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She helps people with relationship issues, parenting concerns, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, intimacy issues, and self-esteem problems.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, test new responses, and build practical skills to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She is an LMFT with 22 years of experience working with a broad range of concerns, including trauma and mood disorders.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She holds a Pennsylvania LMFT credential and practices in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
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