Taniyah Abdulbarr, MD, LCPC

Taniyah Abdulbarr is a licensed therapist practicing in Maryland who supports people through complex emotional challenges. She focuses on helping clients cultivate self-love, strengthen communication skills, and clarify their sense of life purpose while addressing common concerns such as depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, and self-esteem struggles.

Her work emphasizes a culturally responsive and compassionate stance that recognizes each person’s unique experiences. She partners with clients facing social anxiety, family conflict, and feelings of abandonment, guiding them toward practical strategies for growth and improved interpersonal connection.

Drawing from evidence-based therapeutic techniques, she collaborates with clients to identify strengths, process past experiences, and build resilience for present and future challenges. Her practice also includes support for forgiveness work, improving communication patterns, and exploring deeper questions about meaning and self-worth.

She holds the credentials MD and LCPC - MD indicating a Doctor of Medicine and LCPC indicating a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - and brings a professional yet empathetic approach to care. Taniyah aims to walk alongside clients as they work toward clearer goals, healthier relationships, and a stronger sense of self.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Flexible Online Care

Many clients benefit from approaches that focus on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behavior patterns. These evidence-based strategies help people break cycles of worry or low mood and develop practical coping tools for stress and anxiety.

Another common focus is skills-based work for communication and emotion regulation. This involves learning concrete methods to express needs, manage conflict, and build healthier relationships, which can be especially useful for family issues, relationship struggles, and social anxiety.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will explore a client’s goals, preferences, and experiences and together determine which techniques make the most sense, adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video call or phone, and support can continue through live chat or text-based messaging. This range of options makes it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to access consistent care from licensed professionals regardless of scheduling challenges.