Dr. Launa Duffy

Dr. Launa Duffy is a licensed counselor practicing in Maryland with four years of clinical experience and more than a decade of education in psychology and counseling. She earned a PhD in Counseling in May 2022 and holds professional credentials that include a medical degree and licensure as a clinical professional counselor (license LC12264); she is also a National Certified Counselor and a Board Certified Telemental Health Counselor.

Her clinical background spans emergency room settings and outpatient clinics, providing experience across a range of care environments. Dr. Duffy has received training in many mental health concerns, including stress, anxiety, self-esteem challenges, career difficulties, depression, coping with life changes, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, anger management, bipolar disorder, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and coaching.

In practice she draws heavily from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), motivational interviewing, and narrative therapy to inform treatment. Working across inpatient and outpatient settings has helped her develop careful diagnostic skills, and she aims to offer efficient, diagnosis-informed treatment plans. Dr. Duffy prioritizes creating an open, nonjudgmental environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared safely, and she supports and empowers clients as they take steps toward change.

Her training at Liberty University shaped a focus on five domains of the individual - the cognitive, behavioral, emotional, social, and spiritual - and she recognizes that faith and spirituality look different for everyone. Dr. Duffy offers support that honors each personâs background and values.