Laurence Scappa, LCSW

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Laurence draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Client-Centered Therapy to support clients in making meaningful changes. ACT helps people focus on their values and take committed action even when uncomfortable thoughts or feelings arise, which can be useful for anxiety, avoidance, and life transitions. CBT offers practical tools to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, often applied to depression, anxiety, panic, and obsessive-compulsive concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship where the client’s perspective guides the pace and focus of work, helping with self-exploration, self-worth, and relationship challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the work itself. Laurence collaborates with each client to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time so therapy remains relevant and effective. This collaborative process helps clients feel involved in their progress rather than following a one-size-fits-all plan.

Online therapy offers flexibility that can make consistent care easier to maintain. Clients can meet by video calls, speak by phone, or use live chat and text-based messaging to fit sessions into busy schedules, manage energy levels, or continue work between appointments. These options allow access to licensed professionals from different locations and can support steady progress when in-person visits are not convenient.