Lauren Scangarella MEd in Counseling Psychology from Temple University

(she/they)

Accepting Clients

I believe healing happens when we develop self-compassion for our most shamed parts and build support systems that meet us with care.

Mental Health Counselor in Pennsylvania
Supervised by Rebecca Weidler

Free Initial Consultation

Book consultation

Free 15-minute call, no obligation.

Services

  • Individual

About My Clients

I support people dealing with depression, anxiety, relational distress, life transitions, gender and sexuality exploration, chronic illness, autism and/or ADHD. I often work with clients dealing with burnout after a lifetime of utilizing stress, harsh inner critics, or shame to motivate themselves to "push through" executive functioning challenges.

My Background and Approach

I will show up calm and open-minded, listen with empathy, and use humor when appropriate. I believe you are the expert on your own life and love to collaborate on treatment with you. I utilize a systemic, person-centered approach that is trauma-informed. I believe in transparency in the therapy process and deciding together what approaches work best.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I am invested in working with people of many relationship models and social identities. My personal insights as a queer, neurodivergent, fat, disabled person working on my own mental health and internalized biases inform my work and how I relate to those I work with.

Techniques I Use

Specialties

Feminist Therapy Internal Family Systems Person-Centered (Rogerian)

Other Techniques

  • Attachment Theory
  • Culturally Sensitive Therapy
  • Family Systems
  • Feminist Therapy
  • Person-Centered (Rogerian)
  • Integrative Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems

Issues I Treat

Specialties

ADHD Therapists Autism Spectrum Disorder Chronic Pain or Illness

Other Issues

  • Abuse
  • ADHD Therapists
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Body Image Issues
  • Burnout
  • Chronic Pain or Illness
  • Depression
  • Gender Identity Therapy
  • Historical/ Intergenerational Trauma
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Polyamorous and Open Relationships
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sexual Problems
  • Spirituality

Client Focus

Languages
English

Qualifications

Supervision
Supervised by Rebecca Weidler · PC010464
Years in practice
4 years

I offer online counseling in the following states:

Hours & Availability

New clients welcome
Currently accepting new clients
Telehealth
Available

At A Glance

  • Experience: 4 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $120 - 150/session

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