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!
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
Laura helped me through a really hard time in my life. I had nowhere to turn. She was a God send.
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
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:
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!
Laura helped me through a really hard time in my life. I had nowhere to turn. She was a God send.
Laura is a great counselor! She's engaged and is receptive to ideas shared. I highly recommend her services!
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.
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.
I really appreciate her. She has been great!
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.
Laura is amazing. She makes me feel completely comfortable and she responds in a timely manner.
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.
She is the best! She’s consistently there for me and she’s not afraid to be brutally honest with me.
Laura understood my issues and guided me the best way she can. Very authentic and professional.
Laura is great, she has helped me a lot! I'm glad she is my counselor.
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.
She is really good at her job.
Always knows what to say! Laura is wonderful and will make you see a new perspective on things. Perfect advice. Perfect therapist.
Laura is the only thing holding me together. She puts up with me and is a huge help.
I've been working with Laura for some time. Thing's are looking better for me and my wife. Laura has given great advice.
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
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.
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.
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.
She's helped me through my current situation.
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.
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?
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When you tap CHAT NOW 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.