Profile / United States
Laurence Scappa, LCSW
New Jersey
LCSW focused on anxiety and addictions
See online therapy options- Stress and anxiety
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Relationship issues
About Laurence
Laurence Scappa is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New Jersey with 40 years of professional experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and depression. He works in English and aims to help people notice patterns that keep them stuck and try new ways of responding.
He approaches sessions believing the client knows their own story and strengths. He listens for the problems that cause day-to-day distress, such as panic, compulsions, or trouble managing control and communication. Together with the person in therapy he looks for practical steps that reduce immediate pressure.
Laurence uses several clinical approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy. He draws on these methods to suggest experiments in thinking and behavior, skills for managing strong emotions, and ways to improve intimate communication.
Typical work can include breaking down anxious thoughts, testing out small behavior changes, or practicing emotion regulation skills. For people struggling with drug or alcohol addiction he focuses on concrete strategies to manage urges and rebuild safer routines. With relationship or intimacy concerns he helps people identify unhelpful interaction patterns and try different responses.
Sessions are offered from his New Jersey practice. He asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session so they can discuss goals and next steps.
How his approaches translate to online work
Laurence uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify thoughts that escalate stress and to practice alternative responses. CBT sessions online tend to focus on specific skills, short experiments, and homework that a person can try between meetings.He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which emphasizes noticing difficult thoughts and choosing actions that align with personal values. ACT is often useful for anxiety, depression, and problems that involve avoidance. Client-Centered Therapy informs his style by keeping the persons perspective central and by encouraging them to guide the priorities of sessions.
Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. He will help clients decide which methods to try based on their goals, the problems they want to change, and what feels most practical. Sessions can shift to different techniques as needs change.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Those practical benefits often help people keep progress moving while managing everyday responsibilities.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
40+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and depression. Additional areas include OCD, panic, phobias, shame, and communication problems.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
He uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test alternative responses through small experiments. Sessions often include practical exercises and homework to change thinking and behavior patterns.
What is his background and length of experience?
He has 40 years of professional work experience and has worked with a wide range of emotional and addiction-related concerns. That experience informs a pragmatic, skills-based approach.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensed in New Jersey and maintains practice in that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to discuss goals and next steps.
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