Dr. Launa Duffy , MD, LCPC

Dr. Launa Duffy is a Maryland-based clinician who holds an MD and an LCPC - the MD indicates a medical doctor and the LCPC denotes a licensed clinical professional counselor. With four years of professional experience, she provides care for people navigating a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, career challenges, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, addiction, bipolar disorder, ADHD, sleeping problems, parenting stresses, anger, and compassion fatigue.

Her work also addresses specific areas such as abandonment, adoption and foster care matters, attachment difficulties, avoidant personality patterns, blended family dynamics, body image, caregiver stress, codependency, commitment and communication problems, control issues, and substance use concerns. Dr. Duffy integrates multiple evidence-informed approaches - including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy - tailoring interventions to each person’s needs and goals.

She emphasizes a collaborative, nonjudgmental style that supports clients in exploring thoughts and feelings and building practical skills for change. Dr. Duffy aims to empower individuals to move toward meaningful values and day-to-day improvements, working with them to identify the most helpful strategies for their situation.

Practical therapeutic approaches for online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters most to them and take committed action toward those values. It uses acceptance of difficult thoughts and emotions alongside practical behavior changes, and can be useful for anxiety, depression, and adjusting to life transitions.

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships and how early attachment histories shape current bonds. This approach helps people and families understand emotional responses, improve communication, and repair relationship ruptures related to abandonment, adoption, or family-of-origin issues.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, targets unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors by teaching concrete skills for managing symptoms like worry, low mood, and sleep disruption. It is goal-oriented and often includes practical exercises to change thinking and routine habits.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Dr. Duffy works with clients to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts strategies over time to align with progress and feedback.

Online therapy offers flexible access to licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule care around work, family, and other responsibilities, support continuity when life circumstances change, and expand access for people who live far from in-person services.