Dr. Lynn Duffy, MD, LCPC - Therapist in Maryland

About Lynn

Dr. Lynn Duffy is a Maryland-based licensed clinician with 23 years of experience. She holds an MD and is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, and she offers short-term, focused counseling for relationship and life concerns.

She centers work on attachment-based ideas, looking at how early and current connections shape trust and closeness. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques to help people change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going.

Background and approach

Sessions are practical and goal-oriented, with clear steps to try between meetings. Her main focus includes relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, grief, career challenges, parenting concerns, sleep problems, anger, and self-esteem. She also addresses communication problems, divorce and separation, infidelity, workplace stress, and first responder or veteran-related issues.

She frames these topics in plain language and creates plans tailored to each person’s situation. Dr. Duffy offers a primarily brief, solution-focused approach rather than long-term open-ended therapy.

She notes certain situations are better handled by other services, such as active domestic violence, high-conflict or potentially violent situations, or matters needing higher levels of care. When those arise she will refer to a different provider or setting. People connect with her by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling through the platform.

Sessions are available through video calls, phone, live chat, or text messaging, and she requests clients be prepared and punctual for scheduled meetings.

Credentials

LCPC (Maryland): License LC1446 · expires January 2028
NPI: 1902909823 · national provider identifier

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Focus areas and approaches

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Online support

How attachment and CBT translate to online therapy

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how patterns of connection shape reactions in close relationships; online sessions use conversation and guided exercises to notice those patterns and try new ways of relating. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and testing practical changes between sessions to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide whether attachment-focused work, CBT techniques, or a blend makes the most sense based on goals and preferences. That shared planning helps shape session pace and the specific exercises used.

Online formats offer flexibility and different ways to work together. Video calls let people read facial expressions and work through interactive exercises. Phone sessions can fit into a short break or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, homework support, and ongoing coaching between appointments. These options make it easier to schedule consistent sessions and try therapeutic tools in day-to-day life.

Frequently asked

What concerns does she help with?

She works with relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, grief, career struggles, parenting strain, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.

What kind of therapy style is used in sessions?

Her sessions are brief and solution-focused, using attachment-based ideas to address connection issues and CBT techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.

How much professional experience does she have?

She has 23 years of professional work experience in clinical settings and related services.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds an MD and is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, and she practices in Maryland.

Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English, and she is not accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available?

Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How does pricing work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are required to begin care?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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