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Katharine Laidley

MD, LCPC

Katharine Laidley, MD, LCPC

Therapist in Maryland

Katharine is a MD, LCPC therapist in Maryland.

  • 10+ years of experience
  • Focus areas include Addictions, Trauma and abuse
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About Katharine

Katharine Laidley is a Maryland-licensed clinician with 10 years of professional experience helping adults navigate difficult life transitions and recover from trauma. She brings a compassionate, sensitive approach to therapy, meeting each person with respect and tailoring conversations and treatment plans to reflect individual needs and goals. Katharine works with people facing a range of challenges including trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, anxiety, ADHD, self-esteem concerns, and coping with major life changes. She emphasizes practical strategies alongside emotional support, aiming to empower clients as they take the courageous steps toward a more fulfilling life.

Katharine holds both an MD and an LCPC - MD indicates a medical degree and LCPC denotes a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - credentials that reflect her clinical training and commitment to professional standards. She collaborates with clients to develop personalized plans that align with their values and circumstances, adjusting pace and focus as progress unfolds. Whether addressing acute stressors or long-standing patterns, Katharine offers steady guidance designed to foster resilience, self-awareness, and meaningful change.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Online Care

Katharine Laidley uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to the issues clients bring to therapy. One focus is trauma-informed work, which helps people process distressing experiences and reduce their impact on daily functioning by providing structured, paced support and strategies for managing symptoms. Another emphasis is skills-based cognitive work, which involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical coping skills for anxiety, stress, and attention challenges. These approaches aim to build resilience and improve problem-solving in everyday life.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Katharine collaborates with each client to explore goals, preferences, and responses to different methods, adjusting the plan as progress is made so the work fits the individual rather than the other way around.

Online therapy offers flexibility to fit treatment into busy schedules and to connect from wherever a client is located within the therapist's service area. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction, phone sessions provide a convenient alternative, and live chat or text-based messaging can support shorter, timely check-ins or supplemental work between sessions. These options expand accessibility while allowing therapists and clients to focus on meaningful, goal-directed work together.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Katharine Laidley have?

Katharine Laidley has 10 years of professional experience.

Is Katharine Laidley a licensed therapist?

Yes, she holds these credentials: MD, LCPC. License details: MD LCPC LC6300.

In which languages does Katharine Laidley provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Katharine Laidley located?

She is located in Maryland.

How can I work with Katharine Laidley as my therapist?

You can work with Katharine Laidley through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Katharine Laidley work with international clients?

Katharine Laidley does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Katharine Laidley cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

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Experience

10+ years

Credentials

Maryland

Languages

English

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