- Strengths focused
- Addiction support
- Anxiety and stress
About Laurence
Laurence Scappa is a licensed clinical social worker with 40 years of practice in New Jersey. He centers sessions on the person's perspective and strengths. He speaks plainly and focuses on helping people take practical steps toward change.
He uses Client-Centered Therapy as a foundation, which means he listens closely and follows the client’s concerns. That approach is paired with tools from other methods to address specific problems like anxiety or addiction. Sessions move at the client’s pace and emphasize real, usable skills.
Laurence has long experience supporting people who struggle with stress, anxiety, and depression. He also works with those facing intimacy and relationship concerns and people coping with drug and alcohol addiction. Practical topics such as communication problems, control issues, guilt and shame, and forgiveness are often part of his work.
He also brings approaches helpful for repetitive or intense symptoms, including obsessive-compulsive behaviors, panic, phobias, and personality-related challenges. Laurence draws on cognitive and behavioral strategies to change unhelpful patterns when those fit the person’s goals.
Sessions aim to strengthen self-knowledge and self-compassion, including work on self-love and rebuilding trust in relationships. Laurence encourages small, steady steps that add up to real change. He helps people set achievable goals and track progress in ways that fit their everyday lives.
Client-centered and skills-based care for online sessions
Laurence combines Client-Centered Therapy with targeted techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Client-Centered Therapy means the therapist listens carefully and follows what matters most to the client, helping people name goals and use their own strengths. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that match a person’s values, which can help with anxiety and patterns of avoidance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical tools to change unhelpful thinking and behavior, often used for depression, panic, phobias, and obsessive-compulsive patterns.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Laurence will discuss options with each person and tailor methods to their needs, goals, and preferences. The process is collaborative and paced to what feels manageable for the individual.
The original biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find remote sessions helpful because they fit into busy schedules, cut down travel time, and make it easier to keep regular appointments. Others appreciate that some sessions can focus on short check-ins or skill practice that slide into a workday or family routine. Ask about session lengths and formats when scheduling so sessions align with everyday life and goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
40+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Laurence commonly address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, intimacy and relationship issues, and related topics such as communication problems and control issues.
What is his general therapy style?
He emphasizes Client-Centered Therapy, listening closely and following the client's lead while offering practical strategies from other approaches when useful.
How much clinical experience does he bring?
He has 40 years of professional work experience supporting people through a range of emotional and behavioral challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds an LCSW credential and is licensed in New Jersey.
Which languages are supported and can international clients work with him?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.