Lorraine Helferich, MD, LCPC
Maryland · 6 yrs exp
Works with Stress, Anxiety / Trauma and abuse / Self esteem +11
Works by Attachment-Based Therapy / Client-Centered Therapy
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Welcome to LPC Therapists' directory for online counselors serving Maryland. Every profile on this page represents a counselor who holds a state-recognized license.
Browse the listings to learn about each counselor's credentials, focus areas, languages, and approaches to see who might fit your needs.
Tanya Vincent, MD, LCPC
Maryland · 10 yrs exp
Works with Stress, Anxiety / Relationship / Family +13
Works by Client-Centered Therapy / Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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Pamela Byrd, MD, LCPC
Maryland · 25 yrs exp
Works with Stress, Anxiety / Addictions / Relationship +13
Works by Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) / Client-Centered Therapy
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Lauren Mirkin, MD, LCPC
Maryland · 15 yrs exp
Works with Stress, Anxiety / Relationship / Family +11
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Dr. Lynn Duffy, MD, LCPC
Maryland · 23 yrs exp
Works with Relationship / Trauma and abuse / Grief +8
Works by Attachment-Based Therapy / Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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Robert Gonder, MD, LCPC
Maryland · 27 yrs exp
Works with Stress, Anxiety / Addictions / Relationship +2
Works by Mindfulness Therapy / Solution-Focused Therapy
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Nancy Montier, MD, LCPC
Maryland · 10 yrs exp
Works with Stress, Anxiety / Addictions / Relationship +2
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Keleigh Kongkraphun, MD, LCPC
Maryland · 26 yrs exp
Works with Stress, Anxiety / Relationship / Parenting +2
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Arleen Faulkner, MD, LCPC
Maryland · 30 yrs exp
Works with Stress, Anxiety / Addictions / Relationship +2
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Laurie May, MD, LCPC
Maryland · 22 yrs exp
Works with Stress, Anxiety / Relationship / Grief +2
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Derrick Gibson, MD, LCPC
Maryland · 30 yrs exp
Works with Stress, Anxiety / Relationship / Family +2
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O'Brien Wimbish, MD, LCPC
Maryland · 9 yrs exp
Works with Stress, Anxiety / LGBT / Relationship +2
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Curtrice Scott, LPC, MD, LCPC
Maryland · 14 yrs exp
Works with Stress, Anxiety / Self esteem / Depression +12
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Erin Beskid, MD, LCPC
Maryland · 15 yrs exp
Works with Stress, Anxiety / Self esteem / Career +9
Works by Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) / Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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Barbara Kass, MD, LCPC
Maryland · 11 yrs exp
Works with Stress, Anxiety / Grief / Depression +6
Works by Client-Centered Therapy / Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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Emily Tarantola, MD, LCPC
Maryland · 15 yrs exp
Works with Stress, Anxiety / Anger / Self esteem +10
Works by Client-Centered Therapy / Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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Lara Peter, MD, LCPC
Maryland · 10 yrs exp
Works with Stress, Anxiety / Grief / Eating +13
Works by Client-Centered Therapy / Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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Walterson Torchon, MD, LCPC
Maryland · 9 yrs exp · 2 languages
Works with Stress, Anxiety / Family / Self esteem +9
Works by Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) / Client-Centered Therapy
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Tonya Pleasant, MD, LCPC
Maryland · 25 yrs exp
Works with Stress, Anxiety / Family / Parenting +12
Works by Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) / Client-Centered Therapy
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Nadia Maghsadi, MD, LCPC
Maryland · 4 yrs exp
Works with Family / Trauma and abuse / Anger +12
Works by Client-Centered Therapy / Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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Denise Mitchell, MD, LCPC, LPC
Maryland · 19 yrs exp
Works with Stress, Anxiety / Relationship / Family +9
Works by Client-Centered Therapy / Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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Edward Schultze, MD, LCPC, LPC
Maryland · 30 yrs exp
Works with Stress, Anxiety / Trauma and abuse / Anger +12
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Alan Kahn, LPC, MD, LCPC
Maryland · 3 yrs exp
Works with Stress, Anxiety / Trauma and abuse / Intimacy-related issues +3
Works by Client-Centered Therapy / Existential Therapy
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Dr. Nicholas Schweizer, MD, LCPC
Maryland · 18 yrs exp
Works with Stress, Anxiety / Addictions / Bipolar +11
Works by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) / Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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Jennifer McLucas, MD, LCPC
Maryland · 10 yrs exp
Works with Stress, Anxiety / Relationship / Anger +6
Works by Attachment-Based Therapy / Client-Centered Therapy
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Dawn Byrne, MD, LCPC
Maryland · 25 yrs exp
Works with Addictions / Relationship / Family +12
Works by Attachment-Based Therapy / Client-Centered Therapy
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Lynne Peters, MD, LCPC
Maryland · 13 yrs exp
Works with Stress, Anxiety / Addictions / Trauma and abuse +2
Works by Client-Centered Therapy / Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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Mary Quarles, MD, LCPC
Maryland · 24 yrs exp
Works with Stress, Anxiety / LGBT / Relationship +2
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Laurie Mombay, MD, LCPC
Maryland · 18 yrs exp
Works with Stress, Anxiety / Anger / Self esteem +7
Works by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) / Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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Kevin Sockwell, MD, LCPC
Maryland · 32 yrs exp
Works with Stress, Anxiety / Addictions / Trauma and abuse +7
Works by Client-Centered Therapy / Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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Caryl Cabrera, MD, LCPC
Maryland · 10 yrs exp
Works with Stress, Anxiety / Relationship / Self esteem +4
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Karen Porter, MD, LCPC, LMHC
Maryland · 35 yrs exp
Works with Stress, Anxiety / Anger / Self esteem +2
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Robin Shell, MD, LCPC
Maryland · 10 yrs exp
Works with Stress, Anxiety / Relationship / Family +11
Works by Client-Centered Therapy / Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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Sarah Riggs, MD, LCPC
Maryland · 30 yrs exp
Works with Addictions / Stress, Anxiety / Relationship +8
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Erin Welsh, MD, LCPC
Maryland · 15 yrs exp
Works with Stress, Anxiety / Relationship / Self esteem +17
Works by Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) / Attachment-Based Therapy
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Sarah Larsen-Astrones, MD, LCPC, LIMHP
Maryland · 13 yrs exp
Works with Stress, Anxiety / Self esteem / Coping with life changes +1
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Diane Bahr, MD, LCPC
Maryland · 15 yrs exp
Works with Grief / Anger / Self esteem +9
Works by Client-Centered Therapy / Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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Enrique Simmons, LPC, MD, LCPC
Maryland · 13 yrs exp
Works with Stress, Anxiety / Addictions / Relationship +7
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Daniel Cardenas, MD, LCPC, LPC
Maryland · 7 yrs exp
Works with Stress, Anxiety / Self esteem / Career +9
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Zakia Johnson, LPC, MD, LCPC
Maryland · 20 yrs exp
Works with Stress, Anxiety / Trauma and abuse / Grief +11
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Grace Chou, MD, LCPC
Maryland · 21 yrs exp · 2 languages
Works with Stress, Anxiety / Relationship / Self esteem +9
Works by Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) / Client-Centered Therapy
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Ritchie McCall, MD, LCPC
Maryland · 15 yrs exp
Works with Stress, Anxiety / Trauma and abuse / Self esteem +2
Works by Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) / Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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Dr. Deborah Mosley-Heath, MD, LCPC, LPC
Maryland · 25 yrs exp
Works with Stress, Anxiety / Relationship / Family +12
Works by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) / Psychodynamic Therapy
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Tashica Halyard, LPC, MD, LCPC
Maryland · 8 yrs exp
Works with Stress, Anxiety / Addictions / LGBT +15
Works by Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) / Client-Centered Therapy
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Roxane Johnson, MD, LCPC
Maryland · 20 yrs exp
Works with Addictions / Relationship / Trauma and abuse +16
Works by Client-Centered Therapy / Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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Naomi Durand-Kabasela, MD, LCPC, LPC
Maryland · 20 yrs exp
Works with Stress, Anxiety / Addictions / Anger +14
Works by Client-Centered Therapy / Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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Dr. Annette Burns Porter, MD, LCPC
Maryland · 21 yrs exp
Works with Stress, Anxiety / Addictions / Trauma and abuse +11
Works by Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) / Client-Centered Therapy
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Tanea Couther, MD, LCPC
Maryland · 11 yrs exp
Works with Stress, Anxiety / Relationship / Self esteem +7
Works by Client-Centered Therapy / Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
View ProfileOverview of online counseling availability in Maryland
Online counseling has become a well-established option in Maryland, offered by counselors who hold the state license known as LCPC - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. This directory lists counselors who hold state-recognized licenses, and while the credential you see most often in Maryland is LCPC, the same profession may be called LPC or LPCC in other states. The titles reflect state naming rather than a single national title. When you search for a counselor, you will see profiles that make clear which state license each counselor holds.
The regulatory framework for the profession is state based. State licensing boards set the education, supervised practice, and examination requirements that lead to a license. In Maryland that means professionals complete a master s degree in counseling, a period of supervised postgraduate clinical experience commonly running two to three years and amounting to several thousand hours, and a national examination accepted by the state board. The board issues and renews the license and maintains public records about each license holder. Because the rules and titles vary across states, people using online counseling should pay attention to the license listed on a counselor's profile and whether that license authorizes practice with Maryland residents.
Benefits of online counseling for Maryland residents
Online counseling can expand your options for finding a counselor whose background and approach match your needs, especially if you live outside a major metropolitan area. You can access counselors who list specialized experience or speak other languages without the limit of local commuting. Sessions conducted by video or phone can also be easier to fit into a busy schedule when travel time would otherwise be a barrier. For people with mobility limitations or caregiving responsibilities, remote sessions can reduce logistical obstacles.
Another benefit is continuity - if you move within Maryland or have to travel briefly, continuing with the same counselor may be simpler with online appointments. Because counselor training emphasizes a wellness and developmental orientation, many licensed professional counselors focus on your functioning and goals in daily life as much as on symptoms. That orientation can make online counseling particularly practical for work stress, life transitions, relationship concerns, and goal-focused personal growth. Keep in mind that the technology you use matters, so choose a comfortable environment and a reliable connection for your sessions.
What issues online counselors in Maryland commonly help with
Licensed professional counselors in Maryland work with a wide range of concerns. You will find counselors who list experience with anxiety and depression, relationship and family issues, adjustment to life changes, grief and loss, career and workplace concerns, parenting challenges, and stress management. Many counselors also describe their work with trauma, substance use concerns, and chronic health-related stress, though the profiles in this directory indicate only that those topics appear among a counselor's stated focus areas.
Counselor training emphasizes understanding how you are functioning now and what you want to change or achieve. That means a counselor may work with you on coping strategies, communication skills, behavioral planning, and building resilience, as well as helping you clarify values and goals. When you read a profile, look at the topics a counselor lists and the populations they mention, such as adolescents, adults, couples, or older adults. Those clues help you identify counselors whose experience aligns with the challenges you want to address.
How to verify a counselor's license in Maryland
Use the Maryland board's license lookup
If you want to confirm that a counselor holds an active Maryland license, the state board of professional counselors and therapists maintains a public license lookup. Search the board's online database by the counselor's name or license number to view the license type, status, expiration date, and any public disciplinary history. In Maryland the credential you will most often see is LCPC; in other states you may see LPC or LPCC. The board record is the authoritative source for license status and complaints.
What to look for on a license record
When you review a license record, note the exact license title, the issuing state, and whether the license is current. The record will often list when the license was issued and when it is due to be renewed. Some state records include the counselor's education and the date of disciplinary actions if any exist. Because licensing requirements are state specific, a counselor who is licensed in another state may not be authorized to provide services to someone living in Maryland. State boards also publish guidance about telehealth practice and cross-state services, so consult the board's website if you have questions about where a counselor is permitted to work online.
How to get started with an online counselor and tips for choosing the right fit
Begin by clarifying the outcomes you want from counseling and the practical factors that matter - such as the languages you prefer, the populations the counselor works with, and whether you prefer video or phone sessions. Use profiles to identify counselors who list relevant focus areas and who hold the license appropriate for Maryland practice. Remember that profiles reflect what counselors report about their approaches and experience; when a counselor lists a particular method among their approaches, that indicates an area they mention working with, not an external certification you can assume.
Next, consider logistics that affect your comfort and access. Look at whether a counselor mentions the length and pacing of sessions, typical topics they address, and the populations they serve. Clarify billing-related questions such as whether they list insurance participation or a self-pay fee range, and whether they offer services in languages you speak. Think about personal fit - cultural background, age range, life experience, and communication style can all matter to how comfortable you feel. Comparing focus areas, listed approaches, credentials, languages, and experience across profiles gives you a clearer sense of who you might work well with.
Finally, prepare for your first online session by choosing a quiet, comfortable environment where you will not be interrupted, testing your camera and microphone in advance, and having a plan for how long you can meet. You may want to write down the outcomes you hope to achieve and any questions about the counselor's approach so you can make a good use of the initial conversation. Over time you will get a sense of whether a counselor's style and focus align with your goals, and if not, the directory makes it easy to look at other licensed professionals who list different specialties or approaches.
Browse Specialties in Maryland
Mental Health Conditions (35 have therapists)
Addictions
3943 therapists
ADHD
3458 therapists
Anger
4910 therapists
Bipolar
3276 therapists
Chronic Illness
1400 therapists
Chronic Pain
1400 therapists
Compulsion
1793 therapists
Control Issues
3405 therapists
Depression
7562 therapists
Disaster Relief Therapy
1589 therapists
Dissociation
1024 therapists
Domestic Violence
1847 therapists
Eating Disorders
1431 therapists
Gambling
1264 therapists
Grief
5423 therapists
Guilt and Shame
5249 therapists
Impulsivity
2930 therapists
Intimacy Issues
3246 therapists
Isolation / Loneliness
4674 therapists
Midlife Crisis
2791 therapists
Mood Disorders
3964 therapists
Obsession
1793 therapists
OCD
1793 therapists
Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks
3557 therapists
Phobias
1231 therapists
Post-Traumatic Stress
4486 therapists
Postpartum Depression
1885 therapists
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
2404 therapists
Self Esteem
7264 therapists
Self-Harm
2045 therapists
Sexual Trauma
1893 therapists
Sleeping Disorders
1660 therapists
Social Anxiety and Phobia
4660 therapists
Stress & Anxiety
8411 therapists
Trauma and Abuse
6190 therapists
Life & Relationships (33 have therapists)
Abandonment
3127 therapists
Adoption
1317 therapists
Aging and Geriatric Issues
1699 therapists
Attachment Issues
3292 therapists
Blended Family Issues
2427 therapists
Body Image
2333 therapists
Career
3991 therapists
Caregiver Issues and Stress
3313 therapists
Codependency
3031 therapists
Commitment Issues
2290 therapists
Communication Problems
5958 therapists
Compassion Fatigue
3358 therapists
Coping with Life Changes
6589 therapists
Divorce
3745 therapists
Family
5339 therapists
Family of Origin Issues
2406 therapists
Fatherhood Issues
1380 therapists
Fertility Issues
728 therapists
First Responder Issues
1582 therapists
Forgiveness
4945 therapists
Foster Care
1317 therapists
Hospice and End-of-Life Counseling
1084 therapists
Infidelity
2182 therapists
Jealousy
2050 therapists
Life Purpose
5444 therapists
Money and Financial Issues
1848 therapists
Parenting
4437 therapists
Pregnancy
1419 therapists
Relationship
6494 therapists
Self-Love
5538 therapists
Separation
3745 therapists
Sexuality
1706 therapists
Workplace Issues
3701 therapists