- Respectful supportive care
- Practical coping tools
- Goal oriented work
About Katharine
Katharine Laidley is a licensed clinical professional counselor in Maryland with ten years of practical experience. She focuses on helping people who are navigating trauma, addiction, anxiety, grief, ADHD, and major life changes. Katharine approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion to create a space where they can speak honestly about what’s hard.
She shapes conversations and plans to fit each person's circumstances rather than using a one-size-fits-all method. Sessions emphasize clear goals, steady pacing, and practical next steps that can be tried between meetings. The work often includes learning new coping tools, building emotional awareness, and practicing different ways to respond in stressful moments.
People who come for help with codependency, self-esteem, or relationship communication can expect focused attention on boundaries and self-care. For those coping with medical issues like cancer or aging-related concerns, Katharine helps sort priorities and manage day-to-day strain. She also supports people dealing with dissociation, guilt, impulsivity, and first responder stress.
Katharine draws on a range of evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts them to each client's goals. She emphasizes collaboration, so clients shape the pace and focus of the work. Progress is tracked through small, measurable steps rather than vague promises.
Her practice is described in straightforward terms to make beginning therapy less intimidating. To start, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Approaches that guide online work and how they help
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques are used to address practical problems and emotional pain. One common approach focuses on building coping skills to manage anxiety, stress, and impulsivity; this involves learning concrete strategies to reduce symptoms and practice new responses to triggers. Another approach centers on trauma-informed care that helps people process difficult experiences at a pace that feels manageable, with an eye toward reducing avoidance and improving daily functioning.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked in the past, then tailor techniques to fit the client's needs. That partnership helps set realistic steps and keeps the work focused on what the client wants to change.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session formats before booking since the profile does not list them. Many people find online sessions helpful because they can fit appointments into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and make it easier to keep consistent meetings. Online work can also allow for shorter check-ins when time is tight or for longer sessions when deeper processing is needed. A licensed professional will help decide how to structure sessions so they fit daily life and the therapeutic goals.
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Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Katharine commonly help with?
She works with people facing addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem struggles, anxiety, ADHD, and life changes. Additional focus areas include codependency, communication problems, and isolation.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
The style is practical and collaborative, with tailored conversations and concrete steps to try between sessions. The emphasis is on clear goals and steady progress.
What is her professional background?
She has ten years of professional work experience helping people with trauma, coping with life changes, and related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an LCPC license in Maryland and provides services from that state.
Which languages are supported and can international clients work with her?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.