Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
How Lauren works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Pennsylvania
- Years in practice
- 10
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Lauren
Lauren Gallagher is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Pennsylvania. She brings ten years of experience in mental health and works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and anger issues. She uses straightforward, supportive care and helps clients set practical goals for change.
She earned her master's degree from The Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Counseling and Clinical Health Psychology. Her background includes work in inpatient psychiatric hospitals, outpatient programs, partial programs, school-based settings, and in-home services.
Background and approach
That variety gives her experience with many different situations and diagnoses. Her approach is person-centered and collaborative. She listens first, then helps people decide what matters most and which steps to try.
Sessions focus on clear goals, coping skills, and small changes that add up over time. Lauren integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy with trauma-informed care when needed. She also draws on client-centered and trauma-focused methods to address issues like grief, parenting challenges, attachment, and impulsivity.
People come to her for help with life transitions, family stress, behavioral concerns, and mood disorders including bipolar and disruptive mood dysregulation. She describes herself as warm, supportive, and an advocate for the people she sees. Therapy is framed as teamwork aimed at practical improvement.
What Lauren works with
Everything Lauren lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Lauren's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Lauren lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that translate well to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice their thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, and then take actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, stress, anger, and life changes by teaching practical exercises for everyday moments. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and uses clear tools to change patterns that cause distress. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, impulsivity, and managing mood shifts. Client-Centered Therapy centers the session on the person’s experience and priorities, offering a supportive space to set goals and try new coping strategies.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Lauren will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so sessions remain focused and practical, and the client helps steer the plan.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging let people share thoughts between scheduled meetings or check in when typing feels easier. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep momentum between appointments.
Questions people ask about Lauren
What kinds of problems does she address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, trauma and abuse, relationship concerns, grief, parenting strain, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and related issues.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is person-centered and collaborative. She uses practical methods like acceptance, cognitive behavioral techniques, and solution-focused work to set goals and teach coping skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of experience working across inpatient, outpatient, partial hospital, school-based, and in-home settings with a wide range of clinical issues.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Pennsylvania and practices with that credential.
Can she work with non-English speakers or international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.