- ACT
- CBT
- Solution-focused
About Lauren
Lauren Gallagher is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 10 years of experience. She lists stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression among the areas she addresses. Lauren also notes work with parenting, ADHD, grief, anger, bipolar concerns, and other life transitions.
She earned a master’s degree in Counseling and Clinical Health Psychology from The Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and has worked in inpatient psychiatric hospitals, outpatient and partial programs, school-based settings, and in-home services. That background means she has seen a wide range of clinical situations and ages from early childhood through adulthood.
Lauren’s way of working centers on person-centered care combined with several evidence-based methods. She uses client-centered therapy to follow what each person brings to a session. She also draws on cognitive behavioral strategies and solution-focused techniques to identify patterns, set goals, and test practical changes.
Trauma-focused methods and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) are part of her approach when past events or ongoing avoidance are getting in the way. Sessions tend to focus on specific, doable steps - skills for stress and anxiety, concrete ways to improve communication, and strategies to manage strong emotions.
She aims to collaborate with people so they set their own goals and notice progress along the way. Practical problem-solving, skill building, and steady support are typical parts of her work. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
How Lauren combines approaches for online work
Lauren often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice unhelpful patterns, clarify values, and take small steps aligned with what matters to them. ACT can be useful for anxiety, avoidance, and when choices feel stuck.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify thinking and behavior patterns that keep problems going. CBT supports practical skills for managing stress, anxiety, and mood by testing new ways of thinking and acting. Client-centered therapy guides the work by keeping sessions focused on the person’s priorities and pace.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to pick methods that match a person’s goals, needs, and preferences. That choice can change over time as goals shift or progress is made.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a break, or avoiding the need to be on camera if that helps someone engage. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework for remote sessions so progress continues between meetings.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, parenting, grief, anger, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and related challenges.
What therapeutic style does she use?
Her style is person-centered and integrative. She uses client-centered approaches alongside CBT, ACT, solution-focused, and trauma-focused methods.
How much experience does she have?
She has 10 years of experience in the mental health field across inpatient, outpatient, partial, school-based, and in-home settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPC in Pennsylvania and holds a master’s degree in Counseling and Clinical Health Psychology from The Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from outside the United States?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.