
Gladys Moniba Payne
Compassionate, experienced Maryland counselor
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Compassionate, experienced Maryland counselor
Start with Gladys Moniba PayneLicensed · Professional · Cancel Anytime
Gladys Moniba Payne is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and mental health therapist with 16 years of clinical experience. She is also a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) and holds the listed credentials MD LCPC LC8884.
Her clinical work concentrates on individual, child, and couples psychotherapy, serving clients in the DC and Maryland area. She addresses depression and other mood disorders, anger management, trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety and stress management, self-esteem and identity concerns, family and relationship issues, and child and adolescent behavioral management.
Her therapeutic approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), solution-focused therapy, and client-centered therapy. For the past 8 years she has also utilized Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) in her work with clients who have experienced trauma.
She aims to create a nonjudgmental, safe space where reaching out for help is met with respect and support. Gladys welcomes the opportunity to work collaboratively with individuals and families striving for a more fulfilling and peaceful life.
Many people wonder whether remote therapy can truly help. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, or navigating life transitions, online therapy has been shown to be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person sessions.
A major benefit is scheduling flexibility - clients can connect in the way that suits them best, whether by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. This flexibility makes it easier to fit therapy into busy or changing lives.
Licensed professionals provide care through these channels, and clients may switch therapists at any time if they want a different match. For many individuals, online therapy offers an accessible, practical path to support and progress.