- CBT
- ACT
- Solution-Focused
About Lauren
Lauren Gallagher is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 10 years of experience in mental health. She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, depression, parenting challenges, grief, and anger. Sessions are offered in English and she does not work with international clients.
She trained at The Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and has worked across inpatient psychiatric hospitals, outpatient and partial programs, school-based settings, and in-home services. That range means she has supported people through short-term crises and longer-term struggles. She has experience with clients who present with mood disorders, self-injurious behaviors, substance use concerns, and complex psychosocial stressors.
Her approach is person-centered and integrative. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy in sessions. Clients set goals and guide the work while she offers practical strategies and skills to manage symptoms and situations.
In sessions she focuses on concrete steps people can take - for example recognizing patterns that lead to anger, learning alternative responses, and practicing new communication habits. She also supports people navigating life transitions, parenting pressures, and family conflict. The emphasis is on teaching skills and building plans that fit daily life.
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, users select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
How her approaches work for online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choosing actions that fit personal values; it can help with anger that comes from avoidance or rigid thinking. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches skills like thought reframing and behavioral experiments to reduce unhelpful reactions. Trauma-Focused Therapy is aimed at working through the effects of trauma with strategies to reduce distress and build coping skills for triggers.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with the client to decide which methods to try based on current needs, goals, and what feels practical. Sessions may mix techniques so the plan fits the person's life and immediate concerns.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. Many people find online sessions useful for practicing skills between meetings and applying strategies directly to daily settings.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, depression, parenting, grief, anger, bipolar, ADHD, and related concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses a person-centered, integrative style. Sessions are guided by client goals and include practical skills from CBT, ACT, and solution-focused approaches.
How much experience does she have?
She has 10 years of experience in the mental health field across inpatient, outpatient, school, and in-home settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Pennsylvania and holds a master’s degree from The Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a session with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.