Lauren Pennacchia
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
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Briar Hill, Briar Hill, VIC 3088
Let's Connect (03) 8400 0027
Lauren is a psychologist who works with adolescents and young adults. Lauren has extensive experience and has worked in hospital settings, a juvenile detention centre and private practice. She has a widespread of knowledge in diagnosis and treatment and aims to bring a warm, empathetic and collaborative approach to therapy. Lauren uses a range of therapeutic frameworks to tailor treatment to each individual. These frameworks include: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution Focused Therapy (SFT), Client Centred Play Therapy (CCPT) and Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT).
Lauren works with a range of different presentations including: anxiety/social anxiety, agoraphobia, depression, self-harming behaviours, OCD, difficulties with coping, relationship challenges, friendship issues, bullying, phobias, parenting, panic attacks, anger management, assertiveness, and more.
She believes in educating individuals in understanding what they are experiencing and aims to build a positive relationship to work through any goals/concerns. Lauren's goal for individuals she is working with is to ensure they feel safe and comfortable. You are welcome to email/call if you have any questions or would like to enquire about an appointment.
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency Lauren Pennacchia
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (03) 8400 0027
Lauren Pennacchia
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Expertise and Interests
Top Expertise
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Mood Disorders
Practice Areas
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Autism
- Behavioural Issues
- Coping Skills
- Divorce
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Internet Addiction
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Thinking Disorders
- Video Game Addiction
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (03) 8400 0027
Lauren Pennacchia
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA)
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Dialectical Behaviour (DBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Interpersonal
- Intervention
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)
- Person-Centred
- Play Therapy
- Positive Psychology
- Rational Emotive Behaviour (REBT)
- Sandplay
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (03) 8400 0027
Lauren Pennacchia
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Location
Nearby Areas
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Lauren Pennacchia
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General