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- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Relationship concerns
About Laurence
LCSW in New Jersey with 40 years of practice, Laurence Scappa helps people managing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, and depression. He works from several clinical approaches and focuses on practical ways to reduce symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning.
Scappa frames therapy around the client’s own knowledge of their life. He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and client-centered methods to guide conversations and skill practice. Sessions emphasize clear goals, learning tools that can be used between meetings, and steady progress rather than quick fixes.
He often addresses problems tied to communication and control, including guilt, shame, forgiveness, and issues with obsessive or compulsive thoughts. He also has long experience helping people with drug and alcohol addiction, sex addiction, phobias, panic attacks, and personality-related struggles. Therapy can include talking through patterns and practicing new responses in everyday situations.
Scappa aims to make sessions straightforward and practical. He helps people notice what matters to them, identify small changes, and use skills that reduce distress. Conversations are structured around the client’s goals and paced to match what the client can manage.
People who choose him can expect a focus on measurable steps and a direct approach to problems. He draws on decades of experience to explain techniques clearly and help people try them between sessions. The emphasis is on usable skills and improving daily life.
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Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then commit to actions that match their values. This can help with anxiety, avoidance, and life direction concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like panic, obsessive thoughts, and low mood. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the client’s perspective and supports problem solving through attentive listening and reflection.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss what seems most useful and adapt methods based on the client's goals, preferences, and responses. That collaborative process helps pick techniques that fit everyday life and the issues being addressed.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, avoid travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also allow using screen-based exercises, worksheets, and in-session practice that support ACT and CBT techniques. Discuss format preferences during the initial matching step so sessions are arranged to match practical needs and therapeutic goals.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
40+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and depression. Additional focus areas include communication problems, control issues, guilt and shame, obsessions and compulsions, panic, phobias, personality issues, and sex addiction.
What approaches does he use in sessions?
He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT). Techniques are chosen to fit the client's goals and needs.
How much experience does he have?
He has 40 years of professional experience. That background informs his practical, skills-focused approach.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LCSW licensed in New Jersey. His practice is located in New Jersey.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether in-person or remote sessions are offered.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees depend on the chosen plan and location.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session. That process connects you to the initial appointment steps.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.