- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Life purpose questions
About Gladys
Gladys Moniba Payne is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Maryland with 16 years of experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and challenges with self-esteem. She also helps people coping with life changes and questions about life purpose.
She uses practical, evidence-based techniques to help people notice patterns in thoughts and behavior. That can mean learning new ways to respond to anxiety, managing mood symptoms, or addressing painful experiences from the past. Sessions focus on clear steps and talking through what is happening now.
Gladys has long experience working with relationship and family concerns in individual therapy. She addresses issues such as attachment and abandonment, communication problems, divorce and separation, and caregiver stress. She also supports people managing body image, guilt or shame, and feelings of isolation.
Her practice includes work with impulsivity, control issues, and traits of narcissism when these cause distress. She brings specific skills for mood disorders and for trauma-informed approaches developed over years in clinical settings. Her approach is straightforward and goal-oriented, with attention to what a person wants to change.
People who are thinking about next steps in work, relationships, or midlife transitions may find practical help in sessions focused on values, choices, and meaning. She offers services in English and can work with international clients through the arrangements described on the site.
Approach to evidence-based care and online sessions
Gladys uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on how thoughts, feelings and behaviors interact. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and try new responses; it is often used for anxiety, depression and stress-related problems. Trauma-focused approaches address the impact of past traumatic events by teaching skills to manage distress and by gradually processing painful memories in a paced way.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Gladys will discuss options with clients and adapt methods based on their goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. That collaborative process helps clarify whether a skills-based focus, trauma work, or a different mix will be most helpful.
The profile does not specify which session formats she currently offers, so please confirm the available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing commute time, allowing shorter check-ins during a lunch break, or enabling work with someone across time zones. Licensed professionals often use a range of approaches when working remotely to keep sessions focused and practical.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include attachment, caregiver stress, divorce, body image, isolation, and life purpose.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses practical, evidence-based techniques to identify thought and behavior patterns and then develops steps to change them. Sessions focus on clear strategies and talking through current challenges.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 16 years of experience as a clinician working in Maryland and the surrounding area. That experience includes work with mood disorders, trauma, and relationship concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland. Her practice location is listed as Maryland.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She accepts international clients. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking to make sure they meet your needs.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.