Licensed to practice in New Jersey and accepts 38 insurances. Specializes in Addiction, Anger Management, Coping Skills and 5 more.
Laurence Scappa
(he/him)
About me
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 couples on reestablishing communication and validating each other .
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
Getting acquainted and having a conversation regarding reasons they sought out therapy and what they hope to obtain from it .
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
My listening skills ,my ability to establish rapport and directness in compassionate way
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
Those clients who suffer from mental health and addictions as well as couples struggling with communication or trust issues due to partner infidelity .
Specialties
Top specialties
Addiction
Anger Management
Coping Skills
Other specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Gambling Addiction
Sex Addiction
Substance Misuse
Identifies as
Man
White
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Licensed in
New Jersey
Accepts
Aetna
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Horizon
Cash - $50 per session
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
GTEB
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Amerihealth
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
Accepting life issues and learning to live within one’s values and remain grounded in here and now .Surrendering to what cannot be controlled .
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive restructuring to challenge self limiting belief systems and distorted perceptions .
9 ratings with written reviews
June 12, 2026
Very direct in his approach. The directness helped me see through the walls I built in my mind.
Verified client, age 18-24
July 24, 2025
I enjoy his direct approach and open minded thinking!
Verified client, age 25-34
June 12, 2025
His directness blended with humorous insight.