Katharine Laidley , MD, LCPC

Katharine Laidley is a licensed Maryland clinician with ten years of professional experience who supports adults facing trauma, life transitions, and substance-related concerns. She brings both medical training and counseling expertise to her practice, holding an MD which indicates a Doctor of Medicine degree, and an LCPC which stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. Her work focuses on trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, self-esteem, stress and anxiety, ADHD, and a range of related challenges such as attachment concerns, communication difficulties, and isolation.

Katharine approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to fit individual needs rather than relying on one-size-fits-all solutions. She emphasizes practical tools and collaborative goal-setting so clients can build coping skills and regain a sense of agency when navigating change. Recognizing that reaching out for help takes courage, she aims to support and empower people through the steps that lead to a more fulfilling and balanced life.

Her practice also attends to issues that often occur alongside primary concerns, including aging and geriatric matters, blended family dynamics, co-morbidity, and first responder stress. Katharine integrates evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address symptoms and improve daily functioning while adapting strategies to each client’s priorities and circumstances.

Evidence-informed approaches and online care

Katharine uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each person’s needs. One focus is trauma-informed work, which helps people process past harm and reduce its ongoing impact through careful pacing and strategies that restore a sense of safety and control. Another focus is skills-based, evidence-informed strategies that teach concrete tools for managing anxiety, stress, ADHD symptoms, and coping with life changes - these approaches emphasize practical techniques clients can use in daily life. She also offers supportive grief-focused work to help people navigate loss and the complex emotions that follow.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Katharine collaborates with clients to identify goals, preferences, and strengths, then adapts methods over time so treatment fits their changing needs. This collaborative stance helps clients feel involved and respected in planning their care.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care during life transitions, and access licensed professionals from different locations while working toward meaningful, practical improvements.