- Thought pattern work
- Practical skill building
- Warm supportive style
About Naomi
Naomi Durand-Kabasela sees people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, mood shifts, addiction, or changes in life circumstances. She writes clearly and listens closely, helping clients notice unhelpful thought patterns and everyday habits that get in the way. Naomi holds licenses as an LCPC and an LPC and brings 20 years of psychotherapy experience in Maryland.
She favors a practical, person-centered way of working. Sessions focus on everyday thinking, coping skills, and small changes that add up. Naomi uses questions, reflection, and structured exercises to help people test new ways of responding to anxiety, anger, low mood, or addictive urges.
Naomi adapts what she does to each person’s needs. She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify and shift problematic thoughts. She also uses client-centered methods to follow the client’s priorities and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation when needed.
Her work often addresses relationship strain, grief, trauma, sleep problems, parenting concerns, and career transitions. She also supports people managing ADHD, chronic illness, and compassion fatigue. Naomi aims to build practical routines and clearer thinking so daily life feels more manageable.
Her tone is warm and interactive. Naomi encourages small steps and realistic goals. To begin, she asks people to describe the road they want to travel and then tailors sessions to those goals.
She favors a practical, person-centered way of working. Sessions focus on everyday thinking, coping skills, and small changes that add up. Naomi uses questions, reflection, and structured exercises to help people test new ways of responding to anxiety, anger, low mood, or addictive urges.
Naomi adapts what she does to each person’s needs. She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify and shift problematic thoughts. She also uses client-centered methods to follow the client’s priorities and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation when needed.
Her work often addresses relationship strain, grief, trauma, sleep problems, parenting concerns, and career transitions. She also supports people managing ADHD, chronic illness, and compassion fatigue. Naomi aims to build practical routines and clearer thinking so daily life feels more manageable.
Her tone is warm and interactive. Naomi encourages small steps and realistic goals. To begin, she asks people to describe the road they want to travel and then tailors sessions to those goals.
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 her approaches guide online work
Naomi often combines Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in straightforward ways. Client-Centered Therapy means she follows the person’s lead, listens closely, and shapes sessions around the goals the person brings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying thought patterns and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety, low mood, or unhelpful habits.She may also draw on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for managing intense emotions and improving coping. That approach teaches concrete skills such as grounding, distress tolerance, and emotion regulation that people can practice between sessions.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Naomi will talk with each person about what feels most useful and adjust methods as goals evolve. She helps clients try different exercises and notices what produces practical change, rather than sticking to a single method.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. Naomi’s clinical approaches translate well to remote work because they emphasize conversation, skills practice, and short between-session tasks. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for quick check-ins when needed.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Naomi address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, addictions, anger, trauma and grief, sleep difficulties, parenting and career changes, and related issues such as ADHD and chronic illness.
What is her therapy style like?
The style is warm and interactive, focused on everyday habits and thought patterns. Sessions mix listening, reflection, and practical exercises to try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Naomi brings 20 years of experience as a psychotherapist working with a wide range of concerns and life transitions.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She holds LCPC and LPC credentials and practices in Maryland.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.