Dr. Launa Duffy , MD, LCPC

Dr. Launa Duffy, MD, LCPC, is a Maryland-based therapist with four years of clinical experience working with individuals across a wide range of concerns. Her credentials include an MD - Doctor of Medicine - and an LCPC - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - reflecting both medical and counseling training. She provides care in English and supports clients dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem and career challenges, relationship and family struggles, trauma and abuse, addiction, grief, sleep difficulties, parenting and blended family issues, bipolar disorder, ADHD, anger, and compassion fatigue.

Dr. Duffy also addresses more specific areas such as abandonment, adoption and foster care matters, attachment issues, codependency, communication and commitment concerns, caregiver stress, body image, and recovery from natural or human-caused disasters. Her clinical work draws from several established approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and she tailors techniques to each person’s needs and goals.

Her style centers on collaborative care and a nonjudgmental stance, helping clients explore thoughts, feelings, and behaviors while building practical skills for change. Dr. Duffy offers therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

Applying ACT, Attachment Work, and CBT to Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values, accept difficult thoughts or feelings, and commit to meaningful actions; it is useful for anxiety, stress, and challenges that involve avoidance or getting stuck. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in relationships and early bonds, helping clients understand how attachment styles shape communication, trust, and emotional responses; it can be especially helpful for relationship, family, and abandonment-related concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, offering structured tools for mood disorders, anxiety, sleep problems, and coping with life changes. Dr. Launa Duffy integrates these approaches to match interventions to each person’s needs, working collaboratively with clients to determine what fits their goals, preferences, and daily life.

Online sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to access consistent care from home, during work breaks, or while traveling. These options provide flexibility in scheduling, allow therapists to use a variety of therapeutic tools, and help clients engage in ongoing work in ways that fit their routines.