Therapist profile
Lauren Gallagher, LPC
Pennsylvania
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Trauma
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Pennsylvania / PC007997
- NPI1770019853
- Experience10 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationPennsylvania
About
- CBT techniques
- Acceptance and Commitment
- Solution-focused work
About Lauren
Lauren Gallagher is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 10 years of experience in mental health. She works with adults on a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, grief, ADHD, and anger.
She earned a master’s degree in Counseling and Clinical Health Psychology from The Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Her clinical background includes work in inpatient psychiatric hospitals, outpatient and partial programs, school-based settings, and in-home services. That variety gives her experience with many different life situations and diagnoses.
Her approach is person-centered and integrative. She uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) as primary tools. In sessions she encourages clients to set clear goals and to direct the focus of work together.
In practical terms she helps people identify unhelpful thoughts, build skills for handling stress and impulse-driven moments, and set small achievable steps toward change. She also addresses family conflict, adoption or foster care concerns, attachment and blended family issues, and problems with communication and control.
Lauren describes her role as an advocate who teaches coping skills, supports life adjustments, and helps people work toward steadier moods and clearer relationships. She offers straightforward, goal-oriented sessions aimed at helping clients take manageable steps forward.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and then taking actions consistent with personal values. It can help with recurring anger, avoidance, or patterns that get in the way of daily life.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches practical skills for spotting unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors, which can be useful for workplace frustration, impulsive reactions, or mood symptoms.
Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, achievable steps and the strengths a person already has. It is often used to set short-term goals and track concrete changes week to week.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. She will collaborate with each client to choose techniques that match their goals and preferences, and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since specific formats are not listed in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time so appointments are more practical to keep. Ask about available formats when you complete the matching questionnaire so you can pick what fits your routine.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting, grief, ADHD, anger, and related concerns such as self-esteem and impulsivity.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is person-centered and integrative. She uses CBT, ACT, and solution-focused techniques and asks clients to help set therapy goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of experience in a range of settings including inpatient hospitals, outpatient programs, partial programs, school-based work, and in-home services.
Is she credentialed and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania and holds a master’s degree from The Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
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 begin scheduling a session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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