Dr. Launa Duffy, MD, LCPC

Dr. Launa Duffy is a Maryland-based licensed counselor who brings more than a decade of formal study in psychology and counseling to her clinical work, along with four years of direct practice in diverse care settings. She has worked in environments ranging from emergency rooms to outpatient clinics, combining academic training with hands-on experience to meet clients where they are.

She holds credentials as an MD and as an LCPC - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - and completed a PhD in Counseling in May 2022. She is also a National Certified Counselor and a Board Certified Telemental Health Counselor, qualifications that reflect additional national training and specialized preparation for delivering therapy remotely. These credentials support her clinical judgment and her ability to adapt treatment to the needs of each person she sees.

Duffy has received training across a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, career questions, life transitions, racial or identity discrimination, and trauma. In her work she draws heavily from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), motivational interviewing, and narrative therapy, using these approaches to help clients develop practical skills and new perspectives.

Experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings has sharpened her diagnostic skills and informed a pragmatic approach to treatment selection. She aims to identify efficient, evidence-informed strategies that match each client’s needs. In sessions she prioritizes an open, nonjudgmental environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of criticism, and she emphasizes support and empowerment as people take steps toward change.

While studying at Liberty University she became particularly attentive to the five domains of the individual - the cognitive, behavioral, emotional, social, and spiritual - and she respects that faith and spirituality look different for every person. She offers support that honors each client’s background and values as they work toward their goals.