- Warm and interactive
- Goal focused
- Practical skills
About Naomi
Naomi Durand-Kabasela welcomes people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or burned out. She focuses on practical change and steady support. Naomi speaks plainly, listens closely, and helps clients set clear next steps for everyday life.
She offers calm, direct sessions that aim to reduce anxiety and manage stress. Naomi draws on approaches such as client-centered work, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy to help people handle mood shifts, addiction patterns, grief, sleep problems, and relationship struggles. She also supports people facing major life changes and those coping after disasters.
Naomi holds licenses as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Maryland and as a Licensed Professional Counselor in the District of Columbia. She brings about 20 years of experience as a psychotherapist and uses that background to shape focused, practical plans with each person she meets.
In sessions she keeps the tone warm and interactive. Conversations are guided by the person’s goals, strengths, and day-to-day challenges. Naomi tailors the way she talks and the tools she offers so they fit each person’s life and priorities.
Her style blends cognitive skills work with emotion-focused conversation and mindfulness-oriented skills from dialectical approaches. That mix is used to address issues like depression, bipolar mood concerns, substance use, ADHD, trauma, and caregiver stress. Naomi invites people ready to make changes to begin with a clear, achievable plan.
Approaches and how online work can fit into care
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person’s experience and goals. The therapist listens without judgment and follows the pace the person wants. This approach helps people feel heard and able to choose the changes they want to make.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thinking and behavior. It often includes simple exercises to reduce anxiety, improve sleep, and manage mood swings. CBT can be useful for addictions, depression, and daily stress management.
Dialectical behavior therapy, DBT, adds skills for regulating intense emotions and handling conflict. It emphasizes mindfulness, distress tolerance, and building routines that reduce overwhelm. These skills can help with emotional flare-ups and relationship strain.
Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the person about their goals, daily life, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which approaches to try and adjust the plan over time based on progress and preference.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the available session formats before booking. The main practical benefits include being able to fit therapy into a busy day, reducing travel time, and making it easier to follow up between appointments. Online work can make it simpler to practice skills in real life and keep therapy consistent when schedules are tight.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Maryland, District of Columbia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Naomi address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and parenting issues, sleep problems, ADHD, and related areas.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Sessions are warm and interactive, with a focus on clear goals and practical skills. She adjusts conversation and techniques to match what the person finds most helpful.
What is her background and experience?
She has about 20 years of experience as a psychotherapist and has worked with a wide range of mental health and behavioral concerns.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She holds LCPC in Maryland and LPC in the District of Columbia, and practices from Maryland.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.