Gladys Moniba Payne, MD, LCPC

Gladys Moniba Payne is a licensed mental health professional based in Maryland who combines clinical training and practical experience to support individuals, children, and couples through life’s challenges. She holds an MD - Doctor of Medicine - and is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), a credential that reflects specialized training in counseling and psychotherapy. With 16 years of experience, she focuses on treating depression, mood disorders, anxiety, stress, trauma and abuse, and helping clients build healthier self-esteem and coping strategies.

Her practice emphasizes evidence-based therapeutic techniques including cognitive behavioral methods and solution-focused strategies, and she has spent recent years working specifically with Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) to address trauma-related symptoms. She also draws on person-centered principles to create a collaborative, respectful therapy relationship that centers the client’s goals and preferences.

Gladys works with people facing relationship and family issues, caregiver stress, attachment and abandonment concerns, body image or identity struggles, and life transitions such as divorce or midlife changes. She approaches each case with calm professionalism and a commitment to practical, goal-oriented work aimed at helping clients move toward more fulfilling and balanced lives.

Evidence-Based Approaches Delivered Online

Gladys Moniba Payne uses cognitive behavioral approaches to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns - a practical method often used for anxiety, depression, and stress management. She also applies Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) for individuals who have experienced trauma, combining skill-building, gradual processing of traumatic memories, and coping strategies to reduce trauma-related symptoms. When appropriate, she integrates solution-focused techniques to help clients set concrete goals and build on existing strengths for quicker progress.

Determining the right approach is a collaborative process. Gladys works with each client to understand their needs, goals, and preferences, then tailors interventions and adjusts methods over time so therapy remains aligned with what is most helpful for the individual.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility. These options allow clients to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during transitions, and connect with a licensed professional from different locations while engaging in structured, evidence-informed treatment.