Dr. Launa Duffy

Empathetic clinician blending practical skills and insight

MD, LCPC Maryland

Experience: 4 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Career
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Launa

Dr. Launa Duffy offers care for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, life transitions, addiction concerns, relationship and family challenges, trauma, grief, sleep difficulties, parenting questions, and related struggles.

Background and approach

She identifies these areas as central to her practice and approaches work with attention to practical coping and emotional processing. Dr.

Duffy holds an MD and is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Maryland with four years of documented professional experience.

Her training spans multiple clinical settings including emergency and outpatient care, and she draws on a range of therapeutic methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT). She emphasizes collaboration, creating an open environment where clients can explore thoughts and feelings without judgment.

Clients can expect a therapist who combines structured, evidence-informed techniques with an individualized approach that respects each person’s background and values. Dr.

Duffy frames treatment as a partnership, working to identify effective strategies that align with a client’s goals and life circumstances.

How Dr. Duffy’s Approaches Translate to Online Therapy

Many clients find Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helpful for identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors; CBT focuses on skills such as thought restructuring and behavioral experiments to address anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and stress-related concerns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy encourages openness to internal experiences while clarifying values and committed actions, which can support coping with life transitions, chronic stress, and motivation-related issues. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at relational patterns and emotional bonds, helping people understand how early and current relationships shape communication and intimacy challenges.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Dr. Duffy partners with clients to assess needs, preferences, and goals, adapting methods over time to find what fits best for each person. She frames treatment as a shared effort and adjusts techniques to match progress and feedback.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for scheduling and ongoing check-ins between sessions. These options can make it easier to maintain continuity of care while balancing work, family, and other responsibilities.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Dr. Duffy commonly address?

She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems, relationship and family difficulties, and career or life transitions.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style blends structured techniques like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered and emotionally-focused methods to help clients identify patterns and build practical coping skills.

What is her professional background?

Dr. Duffy has four years of documented professional experience and has worked in settings ranging from emergency rooms to outpatient clinics, giving her experience with varied clinical presentations.

What credentials and location should I know about?

She is credentialed as MD, LCPC with license number MD LCPC LC12264 and practices in Maryland.

Does she work with clients in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are provided in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

Which session formats are available?

Clients may connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their needs and scheduling.

How are fees and payment handled?

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

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Self esteemCareer difficultiesDepression Coping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

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 OCD Panic 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