- CBT methods
- Solution-focused work
- Narrative approaches
About Laura
Laura Pengelly is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Pennsylvania with 22 years of experience. She works with adults on relationship and family concerns as well as issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, grief, and trauma. Laura also addresses parenting questions and blended family issues that come up when households change.
Her style is practical and interactive. She talks through how a person is looking at a problem and helps identify small, workable changes. Sessions focus on what a person is facing now and on clear steps they can try between meetings.
Laura uses a mix of approaches that match the concern at hand. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to look at thoughts and behaviors, Narrative Therapy to rewrite the stories people tell about themselves, and Solution-Focused methods to set short-term goals. Trauma-focused techniques are used when past harm is part of the presenting issue.
She has worked with people across a wide range of relationship and mood concerns, including attachment issues, communication problems, and mood disorders. Laura also addresses intimacy-related concerns, fatherhood issues, and challenges young adults often face as they gain independence.
Many people come to her when routines change or loyalty conflicts arise in stephouseholds. She helps individuals sort through emotions, clarify boundaries, and plan practical steps for everyday life in a blended family. The emphasis is on clear conversation and tangible tools to try between sessions.
How therapeutic approaches work in online sessions
Laura often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is practical and goal-oriented, and it can help with anxiety, depression, and stress by breaking problems into manageable steps.She also uses Narrative Therapy to look at the stories people tell about themselves and their relationships. This approach helps separate a person from the problem so they can try different ways of relating or responding in blended household situations. Solution-Focused Therapy appears in short-term work to set concrete goals and identify immediate next steps that can be tried between sessions.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about needs, goals, and preferences, and then recommend which methods to try. The plan can change as progress is made so the work stays aligned with what the person needs.
Session formats are not detailed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. These practical benefits often help adults in stephouseholds balance appointments with family and work responsibilities.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with relationship and family concerns plus mood and anxiety issues, trauma, parenting questions, and blended family issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is interactive and practical, focusing on how you view a problem and on clear steps you can try between sessions.
How many years has she been practicing?
She has 22 years of clinical experience working with adults on relationship, mood, and trauma-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a PA LMFT and practices in Pennsylvania.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
Which session formats does she provide?
Confirm current session options before booking as formats are not specified in the biography.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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