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MD, LCPC

Dr. Launa Duffy, MD, LCPC

  • Experience4 years
  • LocationMaryland
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Self esteem
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy
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About Launa

Dr. Launa Duffy offers focused support for people coping with stress, anxiety, ADHD, depression, relationship struggles, grief, addiction, and other life changes.

Background and approach

She emphasizes a collaborative, nonjudgmental working relationship where clients can explore thoughts and feelings and identify practical steps toward what matters to them. Dr.

Duffy’s practice aims to help clients build clarity and everyday strategies for managing emotions, improving sleep, navigating career or parenting challenges, and addressing trauma or family-of-origin concerns. Dr.

Duffy holds an MD and is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Maryland, drawing on four years of professional experience. Her work integrates evidence-informed methods including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT).

She combines clinical training with prior settings experience to tailor interventions to each person’s situation, supporting coping skills, communication, and long-term growth.

Therapeutic approaches and how they translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify their values and take committed action even when uncomfortable thoughts or feelings arise; it is often used for anxiety, stress, and coping with life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and sleep difficulties. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns in close relationships and how early bonds influence current connections, which can be useful for relationship concerns and family-of-origin issues.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and then suggest methods or combine approaches that best fit the situation. This collaborative planning helps ensure that treatment aligns with the client's values and practical aims.

Online therapy with this practice is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase accessibility and convenience. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care around work, family, and daily responsibilities while still receiving guided support from licensed professionals trained in ACT, CBT, and attachment work.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Areas of focus include stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma, grief, sleep problems, and career or life transitions.
What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?
The approach is collaborative and client-centered, drawing from methods such as ACT, CBT, attachment work, and emotionally-focused techniques to build practical skills and clarify values.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
Dr. Duffy has four years of professional experience working in a range of clinical settings and applies that background to developing individualized treatment plans.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
The therapist's credentials are MD and LCPC with license number MD LCPC LC12264, and she practices in Maryland.
Which languages are available and can international clients be seen?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does the therapist offer online?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility in how clients engage.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Pricing varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with this therapist?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule appointments according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietySelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Licensed

Maryland

Languages

English

What Launa can help with

Dr. Launa Duffy works with clients on stress and anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, depression, and coping with life changes.

How Launa approaches therapy

Launa's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.

Experience and training

Launa is an MD practicing in Maryland, with 4 years of clinical experience.

Launa trained at Liberty University.

Therapy style

Launa aims to support & empower you in that journey.