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EnglishWho Is Dr. Trish Gaffney, and What Are Her Credentials?
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Dr. Trish Gaffney is a licensed psychotherapist in private practice, listed on counselingctr.org with the credentials D.Min, LCSW-C, and CCDC. Her site describes a practice centered on individual therapy, couples counseling, and spiritual direction, currently offered through virtual sessions. The site does not list license numbers, issuing states, or education history, so the credentials below are reported as the site presents them rather than independently verified.
Credentials as Listed on the Site
| Credential | What it typically denotes | What the site confirms |
|---|---|---|
| D.Min | Doctor of Ministry, a professional doctorate in ministry | Listed after her name; no institution or year given |
| LCSW-C | Licensed Clinical Social Worker – Clinical (the "-C" suffix is used in some states for the clinical tier) | Listed after her name; no state or license number given |
| CCDC | Certified Chemical Dependency Counselor (a certification title used in some states) | Listed after her name; no certifying body given |
The site's home page introduces her as the practitioner behind "the psychotherapy practice of Dr. Trish Gaffney" and uses the tagline "finding hope in every difficult situation." No pricing, insurance, or licensing-board details appear in the available page content.
Practice Focus Areas
The site's navigation and page headings point to these service areas:
- Individual Therapy — a dedicated page in the main menu.
- Couples counseling — under a "Relationships… Help for Couples" section, which includes a page titled "8 Ways to Know You Need Couples Counseling."
- Spiritual direction — listed as its own menu item, consistent with the D.Min credential.
- Approach to Psychotherapy — a page describing her therapeutic orientation, alongside "Self Assessments."
- Anger management — referenced through the resource "Beyond Anger Management."
Books and Resources
The site lists several written resources attributed to the practice:
- Circle of Life
- The Courage to Change…
- Beyond Anger Management
- Meditations
- Lasting Love… Simple things that matter…
The page content does not include publisher information, formats, or prices for these titles.
Current Availability
The home page states that in-person appointments are not yet available, but that there are several openings for virtual sessions. The listed contact number is (410) 782-0048, and the site includes Appointments, Directions, Resources, and Contact pages.
What the Site Does Not Say
To set expectations before you call, the available content does not specify:
- Which state issued the LCSW-C or what the license number is
- Where the D.Min was earned
- Session fees, insurance acceptance, or sliding-scale options
- Session length or frequency
If these details matter for your decision—for example, whether her license covers your state for virtual sessions, or whether your insurance applies—ask directly when you call rather than assuming from the site.
A Practical Way to Evaluate Fit
Credentials tell you the practitioner meets a state's or certifying body's requirements; they don't tell you whether the fit is right. A reasonable next step is to call the listed number, confirm licensure for your location and any cost questions, and briefly describe what you're seeking help with. The site itself frames the first conversation as low-commitment: "Maybe just talking to someone who listens and understands… will begin to make all the difference."