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Laura Pengelly

PA LMFT MF000859
Credentials
PA LMFT MF000859
NPI Number
1043861859
Location
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Laura Pengelly
22 years experience

About Laura Pengelly

Hello! I understand that reaching out for help and support can be difficult and I’m really glad you’ve made the decision to start counseling.

I believe in treating the whole person and will strive to understand you and all of the moving parts in your life. My goal is to offer you a safe place to explore your thoughts and feelings. My approach to therapy is warm and interactive. I strive to understand the whole person and believe in treating people with respect and compassion. My goal is to help you to find solutions to your current struggles by exploring the way in which you are looking at the problem and by helping you to identify solutions.

I’m a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT). I’ve spent the past 17 + years working with people of all ages and their families to overcome wide variety of problems. As an LMFT, I’m not only well versed in treating relationship problems of all types; I’ve worked with many individuals struggling with individual concerns like depression, anger, and anxiety. Additionally, I’ve worked with a large number of individuals who have experienced trauma and am certified in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

You are not alone. Things can and will get better. I’m really looking forward to working with you!

Licenses

LMFT
MF000859

Professional experience

  • Anger management
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Career difficulties
  • Depression
  • Family conflicts
  • Grief
  • Intimacy-related issues
  • Parenting issues
  • Relationship issues
  • Self esteem
  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

  • Attachment issues
  • Autism and Asperger Syndrome
  • Blended family issues
  • Commitment issues
  • Communication problems
  • Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
  • Family of origin issues
  • Family problems
  • Fatherhood issues
  • Forgiveness
  • Mood disorders
  • Young adult issues

Clinical Approaches

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

Languages

  • English

15 Reviews

“Laura’s help was critical at a time I was truly in crisis. I’ll forever be thankful for her! She’s responsive and kind. Her experience shows through her resourcefulness and ability to get to the root of issues quickly. She gets to the point which always makes me feel heard and like my time is valued.”

“She was so nice and made me feel so comfortable to talk about my problems! She gave me great tools to help with my struggles as well. I highly recommend Laura!”

“Very upfront and to the point. A GREAT listener and she responds with her honest opinion.”

“Laura is an amazing therapist. She is gentle yet bold. Helps me process my complicated thoughts in a constructive and helpful way that’s leads me to many revelations/epiphanies.”

“I think Ms. Pengelly is a good therapist. I appreciate that she specializes with Family issues, because I have problems with my family. You almost have to witness my family to comprehend them, though, That is probably true of any situation, but I feel it with my situation very much. I haven't gotten into the 'relationship problems' I have with them so much. I am glad to have someone to talk to, though. I am afraid to do an in-person session even though I have received requests to schedule one. People don't seem to treat me lik an adult once they have seen and heard me in person. I admit that I have not given her a chance, but I think it might 'ruin things' if she gets to talk to me in person.”

“Laura is great! She has helped my teen get through some very tough times. She also helped me to better understand how anxiety affects my child. I was able to have more patience with her and we have grown close again!”

“She’s been very helpful with helping me to get through grief, stress, anxiety, and just help improve my sobriety as well. I’m going on a year sober and I feel she gives me helpful tools to expand on that.”

“After jumping around trying to find the right fit, I found Laura and I’m so glad I did. Just in the short amount of time I’ve been talking to her, she has been super helpful! She is very supportive and understanding. She’s also very thorough with her responses and I feel heard and understood. I really appreciate the feedback that she provides and just talking to her has made me feel so much better. I highly recommend her!”

“She’s great, she listens, responds with good advice, doesn’t judge at all”

“Laura makes me feel comfortable enough to share my thoughts and always provides me with great insight when I ask for it.”

“Laura is a thoughtful listener, and has helped me immensely with processing several issues in my life. She offers constructive feedback on behaviors, including mine as well as the potential motivations of others, and helps me to understand the situation objectively without minimizing my thoughts or feelings on the situation. She's been so helpful and I'm grateful to have the opportunity to work with her.”

“Laura helped me understand some issues I’ve been having for many years, in a very short time. Our sessions were focused and to the point. I enjoyed the flexibility of our convos through messaging opposed to scheduled appointments. Laura is kind, thorough, insightful and highly skilled. I strongly recommend her! Thank you Laura!”

“Very good and thoughtful.”

“She’s been phenomenal for me and helped me make such amazing growth in such a short time! She’s awesome.”

“I really appreciate her. She has been great!”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.
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