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Laura Pengelly, LMFT

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Laura is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Laura. View 31 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Pennsylvania

Recent reviews

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!

Reviewed June 2024

Laura helped me through a really hard time in my life. I had nowhere to turn. She was a God send.

Reviewed September 2018

More about Laura

  • 20 years' experience
  • Female
  • LMFT

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!

Specialties

Relationship issues Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Parenting issues 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

Treatment Approaches

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

Licenses

Laura Pengelly's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043861859.

  • LMFT · Pennsylvania · MF000859 · Expires February 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Laura Pengelly

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

31 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!

Reviewed June 2024

Laura helped me through a really hard time in my life. I had nowhere to turn. She was a God send.

Reviewed September 2018

Laura is a great counselor! She's engaged and is receptive to ideas shared. I highly recommend her services!

Reviewed March 2018

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

Reviewed November 2023

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.

Reviewed April 2023

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.

Reviewed February 2022

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.

Reviewed May 2021

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!

Reviewed March 2021

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

Reviewed December 2020

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

Reviewed November 2020

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.

Reviewed November 2020

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!

Reviewed November 2020

Very good and thoughtful.

Reviewed November 2020

I really appreciate her. She has been great!

Reviewed April 2020

Laura has been awesome with me even though I'm new and complex. She is working very hard to understand me, my anxiety, my past, and my present. She checks in when I haven't logged on it a bit, and is always encouraging. I would highly recommend her.

Reviewed March 2020

Laura is amazing. She makes me feel completely comfortable and she responds in a timely manner.

Reviewed February 2020

Laura knows the questions to ask to help get you thinking about the direction you need or would like to take. She is knowledgeable in the areas of destructive/abusive relationships and its effect on the partner and children. She understands the seriousness of verbal/emotional abuse in a way that many counselors don't.

Reviewed February 2020

She is the best! She’s consistently there for me and she’s not afraid to be brutally honest with me.

Reviewed February 2020

Laura understood my issues and guided me the best way she can. Very authentic and professional.

Reviewed November 2019

Laura is great, she has helped me a lot! I'm glad she is my counselor.

Reviewed February 2019

Laura has been a great amount of support for me with issues I've been struggling with for years. I'm looking forward to spending more time with Laura to work on problem areas I hope to resolve and to find the inner peace I've been searching for.

Reviewed June 2018

She is really good at her job.

Reviewed April 2018

Always knows what to say! Laura is wonderful and will make you see a new perspective on things. Perfect advice. Perfect therapist.

Reviewed March 2018

Laura is the only thing holding me together. She puts up with me and is a huge help.

Reviewed February 2018

I've been working with Laura for some time. Thing's are looking better for me and my wife. Laura has given great advice.

Reviewed January 2018

Laura Pengelly has helped me to see things differently. Things i was struggling with. In which case it has changed me for the better. Laura treated me like i was talking with a good friend. She treated me as a friend would with respect. I love talking with her. Thank you so much Laura

Reviewed November 2017

I like talking to Laura and I also find it really helpful. She's always here to listen to me and help me to understand myself.

Reviewed December 2016

Laura was here for me when I most needed it. She is a person I could trust and open up to. I am very grateful for her help.

Reviewed November 2016

Request her. You won't be disappointed. You will gain a fantastic therapist, who responds frequently. In my darkest moments, she has been a bright light. She has a deep understanding of many things, so whatever you are going through, she will be of great help.

Reviewed November 2016

She's helped me through my current situation.

Reviewed September 2016

Laura is an insightful therapist skillful at breaking through emotional clutter to get to the heart of the issue. I felt like I learned something new and helpful with each exchange.

Reviewed September 2016

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Frequently asked questions

Does Laura Pengelly offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Laura Pengelly works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Laura Pengelly speak?

Laura Pengelly speaks English.

How many years of experience does Laura Pengelly have?

Laura Pengelly has 20 years of experience.

Where is Laura Pengelly licensed to practice?

Laura Pengelly is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania.

Does Laura Pengelly accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Laura Pengelly does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Laura Pengelly offer?

Laura Pengelly offers clients Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Laura Pengelly?

Laura Pengelly can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Laura Pengelly?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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