- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma related work
- Self esteem issues
About Gladys
Gladys Moniba Payne is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland with 16 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. Gladys helps clients name the problems that feel overwhelming and figure out practical next steps.
Her approach uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address mood challenges and anxiety. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and change behaviors that keep distress going. She also uses solution-focused methods to set clear, short-term goals and person-centered principles to keep sessions respectful and collaborative.
Gladys has long experience with trauma-related concerns and has worked with trauma-focused CBT approaches for several years. She also addresses issues connected to relationships, attachment, and abandonment, and helps people navigate divorce, communication problems, and caregiver stress. These threads often come up alongside depression, impulsivity, and feelings of isolation.
Practical matters are part of the work. Gladys helps people build coping skills for day-to-day life, practice communication strategies, and manage mood swings. Sessions tend to emphasize concrete tools that can be used between meetings.
She offers services from Maryland and provides sessions in English. International clients are accepted. Prospective clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session after selecting the online therapy options button.
Evidence-based approaches and online sessions
Gladys draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that contribute to anxiety and low mood. CBT is practical and usually involves learning new ways to think and small behavioral experiments to test what works.She also uses solution-focused techniques that concentrate on setting clear, achievable goals in a few sessions. This approach is useful when someone wants focused problem solving and quick, practical steps to reduce distress.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options during early sessions and adjust methods based on the client's needs, goals, and preferences so the plan fits how the person prefers to work.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into a day, help maintain continuity when schedules change, or allow shorter check-ins when time is limited. Licensed professionals can use these sessions to teach skills, practice conversations, and track progress between meetings without promising a particular format.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, depression, and coping with life changes as listed in her profile.
What is her therapy style?
Her sessions use evidence-based therapeutic techniques with a practical focus on thinking patterns, behavior changes, and short-term goal setting.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 16 years of clinical experience to her practice.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) in Maryland and practices from that state.
In which languages can I speak with her?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
Which session formats are offered?
The original biography did not specify session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.