- 20 years experience
- Focus on real goals
- Maryland based
About Naomi
Naomi Durand-Kabasela is a licensed counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, and life changes. She brings 20 years of experience and a calm, straightforward manner to sessions. Naomi aims to make hard conversations feel manageable and practical. She speaks English and is based in Maryland.
Naomi uses a mix of approaches depending on each person's needs. She draws on client-centered ideas to shape the conversation around the client's priorities. She incorporates cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. Dialectical behavior strategies are used for emotional regulation and distress tolerance when needed.
Her sessions are collaborative and focused on what will change daily life. Naomi listens for strengths, then helps set small, doable goals. She also addresses specific concerns like sleep problems, parenting stress, caregiving strain, chronic illness, grief, and relationship challenges.
Naomi holds an LCPC license in Maryland and an LPC license in the District of Columbia. With two decades in the field, she has worked across many presenting concerns including trauma, addiction, mood disorders, and attention-related issues. She prefers practical conversation and tailored plans rather than one-size-fits-all solutions.
To begin, readers should use the Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire. Scheduling is arranged according to the therapist's availability and the site's process.
Naomi uses a mix of approaches depending on each person's needs. She draws on client-centered ideas to shape the conversation around the client's priorities. She incorporates cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. Dialectical behavior strategies are used for emotional regulation and distress tolerance when needed.
Her sessions are collaborative and focused on what will change daily life. Naomi listens for strengths, then helps set small, doable goals. She also addresses specific concerns like sleep problems, parenting stress, caregiving strain, chronic illness, grief, and relationship challenges.
Naomi holds an LCPC license in Maryland and an LPC license in the District of Columbia. With two decades in the field, she has worked across many presenting concerns including trauma, addiction, mood disorders, and attention-related issues. She prefers practical conversation and tailored plans rather than one-size-fits-all solutions.
To begin, readers should use the Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire. Scheduling is arranged according to the therapist's availability and the site's process.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaImmigration issuesIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Maryland, District of Columbia
Languages
English
How Naomi’s Approaches Work Online
Client-centered therapy focuses on the client’s goals and priorities. The therapist follows the client’s lead, listens without judgment, and helps people clarify what matters most to them. This approach helps when someone needs a supportive space to sort through choices and feelings.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Naomi uses CBT techniques to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and to try small behavior changes. This can help with anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and coping with chronic illness.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships. It offers tools for distress tolerance and emotional regulation that many people find useful during stressful life changes.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Naomi will collaborate with clients to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts plans as progress is made and as goals shift over time.
Confirm the session formats available before booking, since options are arranged through the site's process. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with the therapist during the matching process to choose a rhythm and format that fits everyday life.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Naomi help people with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, trauma, sleep issues, parenting strain, relationship concerns, and challenges related to chronic illness and caregiving.
How would you describe the therapy style?
Sessions are warm and interactive, focusing on the client's priorities. Conversations aim to be practical, with goals and steps you can try between meetings.
What training and experience does she bring?
Naomi has 20 years of experience as a psychotherapist and has worked with a wide range of presenting concerns over her career.
Where is Naomi licensed and located?
She holds an LCPC license in Maryland and an LPC license in the District of Columbia and practices from Maryland.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients schedule sessions?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with scheduling?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.