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Laura Pengelly, LMFT

Relationships Family conflicts Trauma, Abuse Parenting issues
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About me

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!

Professional experience

20yrs in practice
Relationships Family conflicts Trauma, Abuse Parenting issues

Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, 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

Services offered

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License information

PA LMFT MF000859

Reviews

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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!

Written on Jun 24, 2024 after therapy with Laura for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety

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

Written on Nov 18, 2023 after therapy with Laura for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and parenting issues

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.

Written on Apr 08, 2023 after therapy with Laura for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and adhd

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.

Written on Feb 21, 2022 after therapy with Laura for 2 years and 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, coaching, and compassion fatigue

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.

Written on May 15, 2021 after therapy with Laura for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, and grief

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!

Written on Mar 18, 2021 after therapy with Laura for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd