Gladys Moniba Payne, LCPC

Gladys Moniba Payne is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma and abuse. She speaks plainly with clients and aims to make the first steps toward change feel manageable. Gladys draws on years of experience to support people through hard transitions and emotional overwhelm.

She uses practical, evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address symptoms and daily challenges. Sessions often focus on building coping skills, improving self-esteem, and handling life changes like divorce or caregiver strain. Gladys also works with issues such as abandonment, attachment struggles, body image, and isolation.

Her background includes 16 years in the field and ongoing work with trauma-focused approaches over the past eight years. That experience informs a steady, goal-oriented style that balances short-term problem solving with deeper work on patterns and relationships.

In sessions, she breaks down steps into clear, doable actions. People can expect a mix of conversation, skill practice, and reflection tailored to their needs. Gladys emphasizes collaboration and helps clients set realistic goals for change.

She provides services in English and accepts international clients. Costs vary by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, choose the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling.

How therapeutic approaches guide online care

Gladys uses evidence-based approaches to guide her work, including cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused methods. Cognitive behavioral techniques focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with new behaviors, which can reduce anxiety and depressive patterns. Solution-focused work zeroes in on small, concrete changes and strengths to create momentum toward specific goals.

She also draws on client-centered principles that prioritize listening, respect, and the client’s own values when shaping the plan. Finding the right mix of approaches is a shared process; the therapist will collaborate with each person to tailor methods to their needs, goals, and preferences rather than imposing a single style.

Online therapy can help people fit sessions into busy lives by reducing travel and making scheduling easier. It can also allow shorter check-ins when needed, or sessions that accommodate work or caregiving commitments. Because session formats were not specified in the biography, confirm which options are offered before booking so you know what to expect.