Therapist profile
Naomi Durand-Kabasela, LCPC, LPC
LCPC counselor - stress and parenting support
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About Naomi
Naomi Durand-Kabasela is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the District of Columbia with 20 years of experience. She sees adults who are managing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction concerns, grief, relationship strain, parenting challenges, trauma, and related issues.
She keeps sessions conversational and practical. Naomi focuses on what the person wants to change and helps them plan small, doable steps. She uses a mix of approaches to match a client's situation rather than one fixed method.
Naomi draws on client-centered work to listen deeply and help people identify their goals. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thinking and build new habits. Dialectical behavior methods are available for learning emotional regulation and coping skills when feelings run hot.
She also brings elements of emotionally-focused and existential approaches to help with relationship pain, meaning questions, and big life transitions. Those methods are woven into sessions where relevant rather than applied as separate modules.
Naomi has long experience with substance use and behavioral addictions alongside mood and anxiety concerns. She pays attention to practical problems at home and work, such as sleep, parenting strain, caregiving stress, and career changes. People who want straightforward, action-oriented conversation about everyday pressures may find her style fits.
To begin, readers are asked to follow the site's matching steps to schedule an initial session and choose online therapy options that suit their situation.
How sessions work
How her approaches guide online work
Naomi uses client-centered work and cognitive behavioral therapy as core ways to structure sessions. Client-centered work means she listens closely to what matters most to the client and helps them set personal goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and practicing different behaviors to reduce distress.She also uses dialectical behavior therapy techniques when emotion regulation and coping skills are needed. DBT tools include grounding, distress tolerance, and step-by-step skill practice to manage intense feelings and reduce impulsive reactions.
Choosing an approach is part of the work. Naomi will discuss options with each person and decide together which methods fit the client's needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process can change over time as progress and new priorities emerge.
The original biography does not specify which online session formats are provided, so please confirm available formats before booking. Online work can make scheduling easier and help sessions fit around parenting, work, and caregiving responsibilities. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when a full session is not possible and reduce travel time, which many people find helpful when juggling household routines.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Maryland, District of Columbia
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, relationship and parenting concerns, trauma, and related issues.
What is her general therapy approach?
Her style is conversational and practical, combining client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral tools and DBT skills to address thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience working as a psychotherapist with a wide range of concerns including mood disorders and addiction.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds LCPC and LPC credentials and is licensed in Maryland and the District of Columbia.
Can she see clients in other countries or languages?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your initial appointment.
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