Dr. Launa Duffy, MD, LCPC

Maryland · 4 years in practice

Dr. Launa Duffy offers straightforward support for people feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure what comes next.

License and registration

LCPC, Maryland: LC12264 · expires January 2028
NPI: 1710516315 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 4
Languages: English

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About Launa

Dr. Launa Duffy offers straightforward support for people feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure what comes next. She listens without judgment and helps clients name what matters most to them.

Her approach is practical and focused on small steps that fit into daily life. She draws on existential ideas to help people explore meaning, choice, and personal values when life feels uncertain. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thoughts and ACT strategies to build actions that match a person’s goals.

Background and approach

Sessions are collaborative - the client and therapist work together to try things and adjust as needed. Dr. Duffy trained in psychology and counseling and holds an MD and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor credential.

Her background includes work in emergency rooms and outpatient clinics, which shaped a direct, results-oriented style. She has four years of post-qualification experience working in diverse clinical settings. People come to her for help with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, sleep problems, relationship and family issues, addictions, career concerns, and life transitions.

She also supports those dealing with attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, and recovery from trauma and abuse. In sessions she focuses on clear goals and practical changes. She helps clients notice patterns, try new behaviors, and build routines that make daily life more manageable.

Her style blends respect for each person’s story with concrete strategies to move forward.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Launa lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Depression
Coping with life changes
Addictions
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Bipolar disorder
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Attachment issues
Avoidant personality
Blended family issues
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Divorce and separation
Drug and alcohol addiction
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Immigration issues
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Pregnancy and childbirth
Prejudice and discrimination
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-love
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Launa names

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Online support

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Existential Therapy invites people to talk about meaning, choice, and how they want to live. It helps when life feels uncertain, when major losses or transitions raise big questions about purpose and direction. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then taking actions that match what matters most to the person. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and decision-making struggles.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and try methods together to see what fits. That collaborative process makes it easier to adjust the plan as needs change rather than sticking to a one-size-fits-all model.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for different schedules and needs. Video is good for deeper conversations and visual cues, phone can work when bandwidth is limited, live chat fits shorter check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options let clients fit therapy into work, caregiving, or other routines while keeping the focus on practical steps and meaning-driven change.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does this therapist address?

She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, sleep difficulties, relationship and family concerns, addictions, career questions, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe the therapist's style?

Her style is collaborative and practical, combining existential questions about meaning with techniques from CBT and ACT to try small, useful changes.

What is her clinical background?

She has four years of post-qualification experience and has worked in emergency rooms and outpatient clinics, which influenced her direct and results-oriented approach.

What credentials and location apply to this therapist?

She holds an MD and is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Maryland.

Which languages are supported and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.

What session formats are available for online work?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for remote sessions.

How is payment handled and what does it cost?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with her?

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