Lorraine Helferich, MD, LCPC
Compassionate, collaborative counseling for life transitions and healing
- Evidence based coping skills
- Warm collaborative approach
- Support through major changes
About Lorraine Helferich
Lorraine Helferich, MD, LCPC, is a licensed clinical professional counselor in Maryland. She is also board certified by the National Board of Certified Counselors (NCC), a national credential that recognizes counselors who meet advanced professional standards. She has worked as a licensed professional since 2014 and has spent the past 13 years in the mental health field supporting individuals through crisis, emotional distress, and demanding life transitions.
Lorraine has experience working with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, relationship challenges, parenting concerns, adjustment difficulties, and the impact of trauma and abuse. Her counseling style is compassionate and engaging, with an emphasis on respect and collaboration. She works alongside clients to build insight, strengthen coping skills, and identify practical ways to manage what feels overwhelming.
Her approach blends humanistic and existential perspectives with evidence-based strategies drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), solution-focused therapy, and other psychotherapy treatments. Lorraine believes therapy is most effective when it is tailored to the individual, and she partners with clients to develop a treatment plan that reflects their needs, experiences, and goals. She recognizes that reaching out for support takes courage, and she aims to provide steady guidance as clients work toward meaningful change.
Lorraine has experience working with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, relationship challenges, parenting concerns, adjustment difficulties, and the impact of trauma and abuse. Her counseling style is compassionate and engaging, with an emphasis on respect and collaboration. She works alongside clients to build insight, strengthen coping skills, and identify practical ways to manage what feels overwhelming.
Her approach blends humanistic and existential perspectives with evidence-based strategies drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), solution-focused therapy, and other psychotherapy treatments. Lorraine believes therapy is most effective when it is tailored to the individual, and she partners with clients to develop a treatment plan that reflects their needs, experiences, and goals. She recognizes that reaching out for support takes courage, and she aims to provide steady guidance as clients work toward meaningful change.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Lorraine Helferich have?
Lorraine Helferich has 6 years of experience.
Is Lorraine Helferich a licensed therapist?
Yes. Lorraine Helferich holds the credentials MD and LCPC and is licensed as an LCPC in Maryland (MD LCPC LC9159).
In which languages does Lorraine Helferich provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Lorraine Helferich located?
Lorraine Helferich is located in Maryland.
How can I work with Lorraine Helferich as my therapist?
You can work with Lorraine Helferich through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. This variety of options can make it easier to choose a format that fits your schedule and comfort level.
Does Lorraine Helferich work with international clients?
No. Lorraine Helferich does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Lorraine Helferich cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Practical online support grounded in proven therapy methods
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationship patterns can shape emotions, trust, and connection. It can be helpful for people working through relationship stress, trauma, or recurring fears of abandonment by exploring what feels safe and supportive in relationships today.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured, skills-focused approach that looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors influence each other. It often supports concerns like anxiety, stress, and life transitions by helping clients notice unhelpful patterns and practice more workable responses.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes practical tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. It can be especially useful when emotions feel intense or hard to manage and when clients want concrete strategies for getting through difficult moments.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Lorraine Helferich works collaboratively, helping clients clarify goals and preferences and then shaping sessions around what is most useful and sustainable for them.
Online therapy also offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options can make it easier to fit support into a busy schedule and stay engaged even during demanding seasons of life.
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