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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma focused methods
- Self esteem work
About Gladys
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland with 16 years of experience, Gladys Moniba Payne focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. She offers one-on-one therapy that aims to address practical problems and improve day-to-day functioning. Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are accepted.
Gladys uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide conversations toward clear steps and measurable change. She draws on approaches that help people manage symptoms, rethink unhelpful patterns, and build coping skills for difficult moments. Parents and individuals who are dealing with mood changes, relationship strain, or major life transitions may find this direct focus useful.
Her background includes many years working in the DC and Maryland region with individuals, children, and couples in clinical settings. Over the last eight years she has worked specifically with trauma-focused methods alongside other structured therapies. This experience informs how she assesses concerns and sets practical goals.
In sessions she breaks down problems into manageable parts. Conversations often move between identifying unhelpful thoughts, testing small behavioral changes, and working on communication or boundary issues. She addresses related topics such as attachment wounds, abandonment fears, body image, caregiver stress, and guilt or shame.
Her professional standing is LCPC, which is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor credential in Maryland. Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session via the See online therapy options button.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Gladys uses structured, evidence-based methods that translate well to remote sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It often includes small homework tasks and skill practice between sessions to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms.Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral tools are used when trauma or abuse is central to the concern. These methods break down traumatic memories into manageable parts and teach coping strategies to reduce distress during reminders and triggers.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That may mean adjusting techniques as therapy progresses and combining approaches when helpful.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available formats before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, avoid travel time, or choose a shorter check-in when schedules are tight. Licensed professionals often use remote sessions to keep continuity of care across locations, but check which formats this therapist currently offers before scheduling.
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Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include attachment issues, caregiver stress, body image, and relationship problems.
What style of therapy does she use?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques. Her work combines trauma-focused approaches with structured, problem-solving methods.
How long has she practiced?
She has 16 years of experience in the field, including many years working with individuals, children, and couples in the DC and Maryland area.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland. Her practice base is in Maryland and she has regional experience across the DC and Maryland area.
Can I have sessions in other languages or from other countries?
Sessions are offered in English. She does accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are offered.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees depend on the location of the session.
How do I start working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.