Laurence Scappa
I am a licensed social worker who has been in practice for 42 years .I have worked with addiction issues as well as various mental health issues ,anxiety and depression .I help individuals recognize strengths and help develop with them healthier coping skills . I work with clients on establishing life balance .
I work with clients on establishing life balance .
I work with couples on reestablishing communication and validating each other .
First session
Getting acquainted and having a conversation regarding reasons they sought out therapy and what they hope to obtain from it .
Strengths
My listening skills ,my ability to establish rapport and directness in compassionate way . My expertise in diagnostic assessment and treatment .
Ideal clients
Those clients who suffer from mental health and addictions as well as couples struggling with communication or trust issues due to partner infidelity .
Treatment methods
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Accepting life issues and learning to live within one’s values and remain grounded in here and now .Surrendering to what cannot be controlled .
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
Making self enhancing decisions as opposed to self destruction .Finding values again and meaning ,Can do day appointments also .
Location
Virtual sessions
Identifies as
Man
White
Top specialties
Addiction
Addiction / Substance Use
Burnout
Other specialties
Anger Management
Anxiety
Depression
Gambling Addiction
Sex Addiction
Serves
Adults (18 to 64)
Doesn't specialize in
Couples Counseling
Dissociative Disorders
Fertility & Reproduction Issues
High Clinical Acuity
LGBTQ
Serious Mental Illness
Sex Therapy
Women's Issues
Licensed in
New JerseyLicense 44SC01341700