Katharine Laidley brings a decade of clinical experience to her practice in Maryland.
01About Katharine
Katharine Laidley brings a decade of clinical experience to her practice in Maryland. She holds an MD and is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, and she focuses on helping people manage anxiety, stress, addictions, and grief. Her approach is calm and respectful, aimed at helping each person take practical first steps toward feeling better.
She listens for what matters most to each person and shapes sessions around those priorities. Conversations are direct and grounded, with attention to real-life routines and coping skills.
Background and approach
She works with people facing trauma and abuse, and helps those adjusting to big life changes or living with ADHD. Sessions often focus on clear coping strategies for stress and impulsivity, building self-esteem, and working through grief. She also addresses issues that come up alongside primary concerns, such as body image, isolation, and communication struggles.
First responder issues and aging-related concerns are included in her experience. Katharine emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in every session. She and the client co-create a plan that fits the person’s goals and day-to-day life.
Progress is measured in practical steps clients can notice between meetings. Her work is adaptable to different needs and rhythms. People who want straightforward guidance and support around trauma, addictions, or major life transitions may find her style a good fit.
Sessions are offered in English and take place via remote formats.
02Credentials
- LCPC (Maryland)
- License LC6300 · expires January 2027
- NPI
- 1184087819 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Katharine lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Stress, Anxiety
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Dissociation
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
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04Online support
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Many of her sessions use evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills people can apply right away. One common approach emphasizes building coping strategies for anxiety and stress - practical tools for managing intense feelings and daily pressure. Another approach addresses trauma-related concerns by helping people process difficult memories and reduce disruptive symptoms, step by step.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She works with each person to identify goals and preferences, then adapts techniques to fit those needs. Together they try methods for a few sessions and adjust the plan based on what helps most.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls let people use visual cues and hold longer conversations. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or a quieter setup is easier. Live chat and text messaging can work for brief check-ins or when more frequent, shorter support is needed. These options make scheduling more flexible and help people fit therapy into busy lives.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does Katharine address?
She helps people dealing with anxiety, stress, addictions, grief, trauma and abuse, and ADHD. She also addresses related issues like self-esteem, impulsivity, and isolation.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is direct, compassionate, and practical. Sessions focus on usable coping skills and clear steps people can use between meetings.
What is her professional background?
She has 10 years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns including trauma, grief, and life transitions. Her background includes work with first responder issues and aging-related topics.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She holds MD and LCPC credentials and practices in Maryland.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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