Laurence Scappa, LCSW
Licensed in New Jersey · 40 years in practice
Laurence Scappa uses a person-centered approach to therapy that centers on the client's own experience.
License and registration
- LCSW, New Jersey
- 44SC01341700 · expires August 2026
- NPI
- 1538324785 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 40
- Languages
- English
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About Laurence
Laurence Scappa uses a person-centered approach to therapy that centers on the client's own experience. He draws on practical strategies while listening for what matters most to each person. Laurence is a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - with four decades of practice in New Jersey.
He helps people who are struggling with stress and anxiety find clearer ways to cope day to day. He also works with clients facing addictions, depression, and problems around intimacy and relationships.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on small, realistic steps that can fit into a busy life. Laurence blends several approaches depending on a person's needs. He often uses cognitive-behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
He also brings acceptance and commitment ideas to help people make choices lined up with their values. Emotion-focused and dialectical strategies appear when emotions are intense or communication has broken down. Those tools aim to calm strong reactions and improve connection with others.
The work is collaborative and paced to what each person can manage. Across his 40 years of practice, Laurence focuses on clear communication and practical skills. He encourages forgiveness work when guilt or shame gets in the way.
The goal is steady progress, not quick fixes.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Laurence lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Intimacy-related issues
- Depression
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
Approaches Laurence names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Therapeutic approaches for online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts without getting stuck in them and then take actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and patterns that keep someone from living the life they want. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and shifting thoughts and behaviors that contribute to depression, panic, or compulsive habits. It often uses concrete exercises and homework to practice new skills between sessions.Laurence will work collaboratively to find the best mix of approaches for each person. Early sessions are used to understand goals, try a few strategies, and see what feels most productive. The therapist and client adjust the plan together as progress is made.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video is useful when visual connection helps the work, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and messaging is helpful for short check-ins or people who prefer not to be on camera. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or caregiving schedules while keeping the focus on practical skills and steady progress.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns can Laurence help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and depression. Additional areas include communication problems, control issues, guilt and shame, and obsessive or compulsive behaviors.
What is his approach or style in sessions?
Laurence uses a person-centered style that combines practical methods like cognitive behavioral work with acceptance and emotion-focused ideas. Sessions focus on listening, goal-setting, and small steps that fit daily life.
How long has he practiced?
He brings 40 years of professional experience in mental health practice. That background guides a steady, skills-focused approach to common life struggles.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
Laurence holds an LCSW credential and is licensed in New Jersey. His profile lists New Jersey as his primary practice location.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
He meets with clients by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. This allows flexibility for different schedules and needs.
How do costs and starting therapy work?
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