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Hello! I understand that reaching out for help and support can be difficult and I'm really glad you've made the decision to start counseling.
I believe in treating the whole person and will strive to understand you and all of the moving parts in your life. My goal is to offer you a safe place to explore your thoughts and feelings. My approach to therapy is warm and interactive. I strive to understand the whole person and believe in treating people with respect and compassion. My goal is to help you to find solutions to your current struggles by exploring the way in which you are looking at the problem and by helping you to identify solutions.
I'm a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT). I've spent the past 17 + years working with people of all ages and their families to overcome wide variety of problems. As an LMFT, I'm not only well versed in treating relationship problems of all types; I've worked with many individuals struggling with individual concerns like depression, anger, and anxiety. Additionally, I've worked with a large number of individuals who have experienced trauma and am certified in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
You are not alone. Things can and will get better. I'm really looking forward to working with you!
Additional areas of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Blended Family Issues, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, Forgiveness, Mood disorders , Young Adult Issues
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Very upfront and to the point. A GREAT listener and she responds with her honest opinion.
Written on Nov 18, 2023 after therapy with Laura for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and parenting issues
Laura is an amazing therapist. She is gentle yet bold. Helps me process my complicated thoughts in a constructive and helpful way that’s leads me to many revelations/epiphanies.
Written on Apr 08, 2023 after therapy with Laura for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and adhd
I think Ms. Pengelly is a good therapist. I appreciate that she specializes with Family issues, because I have problems with my family. You almost have to witness my family to comprehend them, though, That is probably true of any situation, but I feel it with my situation very much. I haven't gotten into the 'relationship problems' I have with them so much. I am glad to have someone to talk to, though. I am afraid to do an in-person session even though I have received requests to schedule one. People don't seem to treat me lik an adult once they have seen and heard me in person. I admit that I have not given her a chance, but I think it might 'ruin things' if she gets to talk to me in person.
Written on Feb 21, 2022 after therapy with Laura for 2 years and 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, coaching, and compassion fatigue
She’s been very helpful with helping me to get through grief, stress, anxiety, and just help improve my sobriety as well. I’m going on a year sober and I feel she gives me helpful tools to expand on that.
Written on May 15, 2021 after therapy with Laura for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, and grief
After jumping around trying to find the right fit, I found Laura and I’m so glad I did. Just in the short amount of time I’ve been talking to her, she has been super helpful! She is very supportive and understanding. She’s also very thorough with her responses and I feel heard and understood. I really appreciate the feedback that she provides and just talking to her has made me feel so much better. I highly recommend her!
Written on Mar 18, 2021 after therapy with Laura for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Laura makes me feel comfortable enough to share my thoughts and always provides me with great insight when I ask for it.
Written on Nov 30, 2020 after therapy with Laura for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Laura is a thoughtful listener, and has helped me immensely with processing several issues in my life. She offers constructive feedback on behaviors, including mine as well as the potential motivations of others, and helps me to understand the situation objectively without minimizing my thoughts or feelings on the situation. She's been so helpful and I'm grateful to have the opportunity to work with her.
Written on Nov 12, 2020 after therapy with Laura for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and compassion fatigue
Laura helped me understand some issues I’ve been having for many years, in a very short time. Our sessions were focused and to the point. I enjoyed the flexibility of our convos through messaging opposed to scheduled appointments. Laura is kind, thorough, insightful and highly skilled. I strongly recommend her! Thank you Laura!
Written on Nov 12, 2020 after therapy with Laura for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coaching, and adhd
Very good and thoughtful.
Written on Oct 04, 2020 after therapy with Laura for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
I really appreciate her. She has been great!
Written on Apr 04, 2020 after therapy with Laura for 2 weeks
Laura has been awesome with me even though I'm new and complex. She is working very hard to understand me, my anxiety, my past, and my present. She checks in when I haven't logged on it a bit, and is always encouraging. I would highly recommend her.
Written on Mar 21, 2020 after therapy with Laura for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Laura knows the questions to ask to help get you thinking about the direction you need or would like to take. She is knowledgeable in the areas of destructive/abusive relationships and its effect on the partner and children. She understands the seriousness of verbal/emotional abuse in a way that many counselors don't.
Written on Feb 19, 2020 after therapy with Laura for 2 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes
She is the best! She’s consistently there for me and she’s not afraid to be brutally honest with me.
Written on Feb 14, 2020 after therapy with Laura for 3 years and 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and bipolar disorder
Laura understood my issues and guided me the best way she can. Very authentic and professional.
Written on Oct 18, 2019 after therapy with Laura for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and grief
Laura is great, she has helped me a lot! I'm glad she is my counselor.
Written on Feb 15, 2019 after therapy with Laura for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Laura helped me through a really hard time in my life. I had nowhere to turn. She was a God send.
Written on Sep 06, 2018 after therapy with Laura for 2 weeks
Laura has been a great amount of support for me with issues I've been struggling with for years. I'm looking forward to spending more time with Laura to work on problem areas I hope to resolve and to find the inner peace I've been searching for.
Written on Jun 09, 2018 after therapy with Laura for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related, and self esteem
She is really good at her job.
Written on Apr 25, 2018 after therapy with Laura for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, family, grief, intimacy-related, self esteem, career, and bipolar
Always knows what to say! Laura is wonderful and will make you see a new perspective on things. Perfect advice. Perfect therapist.
Written on Mar 07, 2018 after therapy with Laura for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship, intimacy-related, parenting, self esteem, and anger
Laura is a great counselor! She's engaged and is receptive to ideas shared. I highly recommend her services!
Written on Mar 02, 2018 after therapy with Laura for 3 weeks
I've been working with Laura for some time. Thing's are looking better for me and my wife. Laura has given great advice.
Written on Jan 25, 2018 after therapy with Laura for 2 weeks
Laura Pengelly has helped me to see things differently. Things i was struggling with. In which case it has changed me for the better. Laura treated me like i was talking with a good friend. She treated me as a friend would with respect. I love talking with her. Thank you so much Laura
Written on Nov 05, 2017 after therapy with Laura for 2 weeks
I like talking to Laura and I also find it really helpful. She's always here to listen to me and help me to understand myself.
Written on Dec 07, 2016 after therapy with Laura for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship, and self esteem
Laura was here for me when I most needed it. She is a person I could trust and open up to. I am very grateful for her help.
Written on Nov 14, 2016 after therapy with Laura for 3 weeks
Request her. You won't be disappointed. You will gain a fantastic therapist, who responds frequently. In my darkest moments, she has been a bright light. She has a deep understanding of many things, so whatever you are going through, she will be of great help.
Written on Oct 18, 2016 after therapy with Laura for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related, self esteem, anger, and bipolar
She's helped me through my current situation.
Written on Sep 26, 2016 after therapy with Laura for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, self esteem, and anger
Laura is an insightful therapist skillful at breaking through emotional clutter to get to the heart of the issue. I felt like I learned something new and helpful with each exchange.
Written on Sep 13, 2016 after therapy with Laura for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship, family, and parenting
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