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Lauren Gallagher

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Lauren Gallagher, LPC

Pennsylvania

Licensed Professional Counselor - Family and parenting concerns

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About

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Parenting and grief
  • CBT and ACT methods

About Lauren

Lauren Gallagher is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania with 10 years of experience in the mental health field. She has a master's degree from The Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Counseling and Clinical Health Psychology. Her practice centers on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strains, parenting questions, grief, trauma and abuse, and ADHD-related challenges.

She draws on person-centered and integrative approaches in session. That means conversations are guided by the client's goals and preferences. She commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and solution-focused work to address specific problems and build practical skills.

Her background includes work in inpatient psychiatric hospitals, outpatient programs, partial hospitalization programs, school-based settings, and in-home services. That variety has shaped how she approaches day-to-day struggles and crisis-linked stressors. Lauren has worked with people presenting a wide range of mental health concerns and life situations.

In practice she focuses on concrete strategies: coping skills for stress, communication practice for relationship issues, and stepwise plans for life transitions. She also addresses adoption and foster care concerns, attachment patterns, blended family dynamics, and issues like body image, codependency, and forgiveness.

Sessions emphasize collaboration and gradual change. Clients set goals and Lauren helps track progress and adjust techniques as needed. To begin, users are asked to select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

How sessions work

How her approaches translate to online work

Lauren commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) along with client-centered principles. ACT focuses on clarifying values and taking actions that align with those values while accepting difficult thoughts and feelings. It can help with stress, anxiety, and life changes by guiding practical steps toward meaningful goals. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and problem-focused concerns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. She will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and situation. That may mean combining ACT, CBT, and solution-focused strategies and adjusting the plan as progress is tracked.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Discussing scheduling preferences during the matching questionnaire and first session helps shape a plan that fits everyday routines.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Family conflictsGriefParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

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, trauma and abuse, relationship strain, parenting questions, grief, and ADHD among other issues.

What is her general therapy style?

Her style is person-centered and integrative. She uses collaborative conversations and draws on cognitive behavioral, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and solution-focused techniques.

How long has she worked in mental health?

She has 10 years of experience in a range of clinical settings including inpatient hospitals, outpatient programs, partial programs, schools, and in-home services.

What credential does she hold and where is she located?

She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor, credentialed in Pennsylvania.

Does she offer sessions in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She is not currently accepting international clients.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with scheduling?

To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.

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