Laurence Scappa
New Jersey LCSW for anxiety, addictions, and relationships
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About
Laurence Scappa, LCSW, is a licensed clinician in New Jersey with forty years of professional work experience. He focuses on stress and anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, and depression. Additional areas listed include communication problems, control issues, drug and alcohol addiction, forgiveness, guilt and shame, obsessions and compulsions, panic disorder and panic attacks, personality disorders, phobias, self-love, and sex addiction.
His clinical approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy. Those methods are used to address patterns of thought, emotion, and behavior and to explore relational dynamics where relevant.
He emphasizes collaboration and views clients as the experts of their own stories, working to support and empower people who choose to pursue change. The profile presents a practitioner oriented toward partnership, clarifying goals and applying a range of therapeutic strategies aligned with the client’s priorities and needs.
His clinical approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy. Those methods are used to address patterns of thought, emotion, and behavior and to explore relational dynamics where relevant.
He emphasizes collaboration and views clients as the experts of their own stories, working to support and empower people who choose to pursue change. The profile presents a practitioner oriented toward partnership, clarifying goals and applying a range of therapeutic strategies aligned with the client’s priorities and needs.
- Location:
- New Jersey, United States
- Years Experience:
- 40
- Gender:
- Male
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship issues, Depression
Other areas of experience: Communication problems, Control issues, Forgiveness, Personality disorders, Phobias, Self-love, Sex addiction
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: NJ LCSW 44SC01341700
- NPI Number: 1538324785
- License: LCSW (New Jersey)
Online sessions and therapeutic orientation
Laurence Scappa provides remote sessions that use video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. His online work applies several established approaches while maintaining a collaborative stance between therapist and client.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is used to help clarify values and guide committed actions, while Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and modifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy contributes skills-based work for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. Sessions combine reflective exploration and practical exercises so the therapist and client can set and refine goals together.
These online options allow for ongoing dialogue, skills practice, and value-driven planning across a range of communication formats. Prospective clients can expect a partnership-oriented process that integrates the selected therapeutic approaches by mutual agreement.
What is Laurence Scappa's professional experience?
Laurence Scappa has 40 years of professional work experience and is licensed in New Jersey.
What credentials and license does he hold?
He holds the credential LCSW and is licensed as NJ LCSW 44SC01341700.
Which languages does he speak?
The profile indicates he provides services in English.
Where is he located?
He is based in New Jersey.
How can clients connect for sessions?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does he accept international clients?
The profile indicates he does not accept international clients.
What does it cost to work with him?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Clients begin by using the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire.