Dr. Launa Duffy

Dr. Launa Duffy is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) based in Maryland who helps people manage anger alongside related concerns like stress, anxiety, and relationship strain. She speaks plainly and aims to make therapy something people can fit into real life. Many clients come wanting relief from overwhelming emotions and clearer ways to respond to conflict.

With four years of post-licensure experience, she draws on several approaches to match each person’s needs. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice thoughts without acting on them. She borrows techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to change unhelpful patterns and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to address painful interactions in relationships.

She trained extensively in psychology and counseling and completed a PhD in Counseling in May 2022. Her background includes work in emergency rooms and outpatient clinics, which shaped how she responds in high-stress situations.

Dr. Duffy describes her style as collaborative and nonjudgmental. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings, along with time to talk through feelings and past hurts. She also attends to spiritual beliefs when that matters to the person.

People who turn to her often want help with anger, coping with life changes, addiction issues, grief, parenting strains, or work stress. She aims to support and empower clients as they take steps toward change.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without letting those experiences dictate actions. It focuses on values and small committed steps to move toward what matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers concrete exercises to shift unhelpful patterns. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people name and rearrange interaction patterns that keep emotional pain alive in close relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and collaborate with the client to choose methods that match goals, life demands, and personal preferences. That choice can change over time as needs shift.

The biography does not specify which online formats are offered, so confirm available session types before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. Many people find virtual visits useful for practicing skills between meetings and for keeping therapy consistent during life transitions.