Lauren Gallagher, LPC
Licensed counselor supporting healing and growth
- 10 years experience
- Trauma and relationships
- Collaborative goal setting
About Lauren Gallagher
Lauren Gallagher is a licensed professional counselor practicing in Pennsylvania with a decade of experience in the mental health field. She holds a master’s degree in Counseling and Clinical Health Psychology from The Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, a graduate credential focused on clinical approaches to behavioral and emotional health. As an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - she has delivered services across many settings, including inpatient psychiatric hospitals, outpatient programs, partial hospitalization programs, school-based environments, and in-home services.
Lauren has worked with clients ranging in age from young children to adults and with a broad spectrum of clinical issues and mental health diagnoses. Her experience includes addressing trauma and abuse, mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder, anxiety and stress-related concerns, self-esteem and body image struggles, relationship and family challenges, parenting and blended family issues, grief, ADHD, and behaviors such as self-injury and impulsivity. She also has focused experience with adoption and foster care matters, attachment and codependency issues, domestic violence and divorce-related concerns, and other psychosocial stressors.
Her therapeutic style is person-centered, integrative, and holistic, characterized by warmth, support, and collaboration. She primarily uses cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy to help clients set goals, build coping skills, and work toward meaningful change. Lauren describes herself as an advocate for clients and aims to assist, encourage, and teach strategies that help people move toward their desired outcomes. She welcomes direct messages for scheduling and to discuss potential fit for therapy.
Lauren has worked with clients ranging in age from young children to adults and with a broad spectrum of clinical issues and mental health diagnoses. Her experience includes addressing trauma and abuse, mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder, anxiety and stress-related concerns, self-esteem and body image struggles, relationship and family challenges, parenting and blended family issues, grief, ADHD, and behaviors such as self-injury and impulsivity. She also has focused experience with adoption and foster care matters, attachment and codependency issues, domestic violence and divorce-related concerns, and other psychosocial stressors.
Her therapeutic style is person-centered, integrative, and holistic, characterized by warmth, support, and collaboration. She primarily uses cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy to help clients set goals, build coping skills, and work toward meaningful change. Lauren describes herself as an advocate for clients and aims to assist, encourage, and teach strategies that help people move toward their desired outcomes. She welcomes direct messages for scheduling and to discuss potential fit for therapy.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
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 Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Lauren Gallagher have?
She has 10 years of experience working in the mental health field.
Is Lauren Gallagher a licensed therapist?
Yes. She is an LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. Her license in Pennsylvania is listed as PA LPC PC007997.
In which languages does Lauren Gallagher provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Lauren Gallagher located?
She practices in Pennsylvania.
How can I work with Lauren Gallagher as my therapist?
You can work with Lauren through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Lauren Gallagher work with international clients?
She does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Lauren Gallagher cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and her availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Lauren Gallagher
Lauren often draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and client-centered approaches in her online practice. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and develop practical skills to change patterns that contribute to anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Acceptance and commitment therapy emphasizes values-based action and building psychological flexibility, which can be helpful for those coping with difficult emotions, trauma responses, or life transitions. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where the client’s goals and experiences guide the work and the therapist offers empathy and collaboration.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Lauren works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit best with their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions over time and invites client input to shape sessions and priorities.
Online therapy with Lauren offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, school, or family responsibilities, and they allow clients to engage with a licensed professional from locations where in-person options may be limited. The range of modalities supports different communication styles and helps people maintain continuity of care as they work toward their goals.