Katharine Laidley, LCPC

Katharine Laidley is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Maryland with ten years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people facing trauma, addiction, anxiety, grief, and life transitions. Katharine emphasizes respectful, sensitive, and compassionate care in every session.

Her approach is practical and person-centered. She listens first, then tailors conversations and a plan to fit each person's needs. Sessions focus on clear goals, coping skills, and small steps that build toward change.

People come to Katharine for help with stress, low self-esteem, ADHD-related struggles, and the emotional impact of serious illness or caregiving. She also works with concerns like isolation, communication problems, and feelings of guilt or shame. Aging and geriatric issues are part of her additional focus areas for clients navigating later-life changes.

Katharine draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning. She values collaboration and encourages clients to weigh options and pick what feels most helpful. Progress is tracked through regular check-ins and adjustments to the plan.

Sessions are intended to be supportive and practical. Katharine aims to empower people to make decisions that match their values and goals. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a session based on availability.

How evidence-based approaches translate to online care

Many of Katharine's methods use evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on manageable changes and clearer thinking. One common approach helps people learn concrete coping skills for stress, anxiety, and impulsivity by practicing techniques in session and using them between appointments. Another approach focuses on processing trauma and difficult memories through paced conversation and stabilization work to reduce overwhelming reactions and build safety in daily life.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Katharine will work with each person to identify goals, try reasonable options, and adjust methods as needed. That means assessing what helps most for symptoms, life stage, and personal preferences rather than assuming a single method fits everyone.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into everyday life, by removing travel and allowing appointments during work breaks or from different locations. Because session formats are not specified in the biography, confirm current session options before booking. Katharine emphasizes practical benefits like shorter check-ins when needed, focused skill practice during busy weeks, and continuity of care when schedules change.