Laura Pengelly , LMFT

Laura Pengelly understands that reaching out for help can be difficult, and she respects the decision to begin counseling. She approaches each person as a whole, seeking to understand the multiple moving parts in a client's life and offering a warm, interactive style that encourages exploration of thoughts and feelings. She aims to create a respectful, compassionate space where practical solutions are identified by looking at how a person perceives a problem and by supporting the development of workable strategies.

She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), a credential that indicates specialized training in relational and family systems work. She has spent more than 17 years working with people of all ages and their families to address a wide range of concerns. While well versed in relationship issues of many types, she also works with individuals facing depression, anger, and anxiety. She has extensive experience supporting people who have experienced trauma and is certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a structured approach that helps process traumatic experiences and build coping skills.

She emphasizes that clients are not alone and that change is possible, and she looks forward to collaborating with each person to support their goals and strengths.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Laura Pengelly draws on several evidence-informed approaches to tailor care to each person's needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical strategies to reduce symptoms such as anxiety, low mood, and stress. Narrative Therapy invites clients to explore and reframe the personal stories they tell about themselves and their relationships, which can be useful for issues like grief, identity shifts, and family patterns. Trauma-Focused Therapy provides structured support for processing traumatic experiences and building coping tools to manage trauma-related reactions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Laura works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their goals, needs, and personal preferences. She views treatment decisions as a partnership that evolves as progress is made.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for scheduling and the ability to receive care from home or another convenient location. These formats can make it easier to fit consistent sessions into a busy life and help maintain continuity of care when in-person visits are not feasible, while still allowing therapists and licensed professionals to work together with clients toward meaningful change.