You Deserve a Therapist Who Truly Sees You

Scrolling through therapist profiles when you're "different" can feel impossible. Your identity, beliefs, or way of being in the world has led others to treat you like an outsider. The thought of opening up to yet another therapist who might be confused, concerned, or demeaning about who you are can feel overwhelming.

You've likely heard therapists, doctors, or others say things like:

  • "There's no such thing as being bisexual..."

  • "Polyamory isn't normal. Did your parents have affairs?"

  • "What does non-binary even mean?"

  • "You need to stop using cannabis if you want to work with me"

  • "BDSM is a disorder that needs treatment"

  • "All lives matter" (when you mention racial justice)

  • Or worse - attempts to convert you from your spiritual beliefs

I get it. I've lived through these scenarios myself.

Once, I felt like an outsider with no place to belong. Then I found the right therapist - everything changed. Through having a non-judgmental person help me help myself, I learned it was not only okay to be different, it was beautiful. It was like finding the breath I didn't know I'd been holding.

Now, I hope to be that therapist for you.

If you’re a bit of an introvert like me, you’ll be happy to know I love using email to communicate. Feel free to reach out to me at Therapy@Safrianna.com. If calling is more your style, leave me a voice message at 762-441-0444. I see clients online for therapy anywhere in the state of Maryland. Schedule a FREE 15 minute consultation with me right here or send me that email!

My Approach to Therapy

You are awesome whether you know it or not, and if there’s anything I’d like to do, it’s help you realize that. I can be pretty direct, but I'm always on your side; I don't want you to hold yourself back or beat yourself up any longer. Some people might describe my therapy style as a bit “coach” like, but that’s because I’m enthusiastic about your growth. I’m not afraid to dive into your trauma either though, and I love having the opportunity to help you work through the experiences in your past that haunt you.  

As both a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and spiritual practitioner, I bring a unique integration of evidence-based therapy with spiritually-informed healing. You don't have to choose between clinical support and spiritual growth - you can have both.

Clinical Foundations I Use:

  • Internal Family Systems (IFS) - Healing all parts of yourself with compassion

  • EMDR - Processing trauma and releasing stuck patterns

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - Living aligned with your values

  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy - Present-moment awareness for lasting change

  • EFT Tapping - Releasing emotional blocks through meridian work

Body-Based (Somatic) & Energy Healing:

  • Somatic trauma processing - Healing held in the body

  • Breathwork & meditation techniques - Nervous system regulation

  • Mindful movement integration - Reconnecting with your body's wisdom

  • Energy healing & Reiki - Clearing energetic blocks

  • Pathwalking - Guided meditations to connect with your inner knowing

In our work together, I will offer you the tools to expand your view of yourself and your world. By exploring parts of Self , mindfully bringing awareness to your experience, expressing yourself through activities tailored to your interests such as art, writing, movement, and more, you will gain a new perspective on life and your purpose. We’ll tackle the boundaries you’ve always wanted to have, but been too afraid to assert.

If you are willing to take the risk and get to know yourself, you can radically change your life. In our work together, you'll have weekly practices to help you integrate what you're working on in sessions - many opportunities to grow! While I recognize the work is challenging, we will game plan around each difficulty so that we can tackle them together. 

I am:

  • Trauma informed and specialized - especially survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, or childhood sexual abuse

  • A polyamory and kink friendly therapist

  • Versed in the world of BDSM and its various dynamics

  • An LGBTQIA+ identifying and affirming therapist

  • Spiritually progressive and a pagan friendly therapist (I also work with Christians, Buddhists, and Atheists)

I work best with clients who are:

  • Not afraid to get messy

  • Committed to taking steps based on what we go over in session & applying it to their daily lives and habits

  • Open to trying new things

  • Seeking to confront the reality of their situation & their contributions to the situation(s)

  • Done blaming or feeling blamed for their circumstances & strongly desire to live a more centered life

  • Ready to see some radical changes in their lives

  • Motivated to go deep into their inner "junk" & do some real self-reflection

If you feel like you need additional information, check out my FAQ! If you can’t find what you’re looking for there, email me at Therapy@Safrianna.com. If calling is more your style, leave me a voice message at (762) 441-0444. Or, better yet, schedule a FREE 15 minute consultation with me!

Safrianna Lughna, LCPC, MS.
The Queer-Spirit Guide.

From Trauma Therapist & Public Educator to Transformational Mentor and Visionary Leader.

I’m Safrianna, a queer identifying therapist offering online teletherapy in Maryland, and local to Frederick, MD.

I am a highly specialized trauma therapist that uses a variety of modern techniques to help clients meet their goals and overcome the oppressions of their personal history. I believe survivors of traumatic events like childhood abuse, sexual assault, and domestic violence can overcome the negative stories they tell themselves daily, and I believe you can, too. 

Through our collaborative therapeutic relationship, you'll:

  • Develop a deeply compassionate relationship with all parts of yourself

  • Recognize how survival mechanisms that once protected you may now limit your potential

  • Integrate your authentic identity with your professional presence

  • Create boundaries that honor your needs without isolating you from community

  • Transform hypervigilance into intuitive discernment that enhances your leadership

Practical Information

Location & Scheduling:

  • Online therapy throughout Maryland (Sessions scheduled via HIPAA compliant platform Practice Better)

  • Based in Frederick, MD

  • Serving Baltimore, Annapolis, Olney, New Market, Hagerstown and beyond

  • Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor #LC10745

  • Master's in Counseling: Community Mental Health, McDaniel College

Getting Started: