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Dr. Libby Black, LPC, LMHC
New York
LPC LMHC - Anxiety and Relationship Concerns
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Attachment-Based methods
About Libby
Dr. Libby Black is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York with 18 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and depression. Libby talks with people about what feels most urgent and what patterns keep repeating in day-to-day life.
Her work uses straightforward, practical strategies. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice unhelpful thoughts and test different responses. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based approaches when they fit a person's goals.
Many people come for help with panic, ongoing worry, or persistent low mood. Others seek support after relationship breakups, domestic violence, or to manage grief and loss. She also addresses a wide set of related issues such as chronic pain, caregiver stress, problems with communication, and complications after divorce or separation.
Sessions look at patterns in thinking and behavior and try small, testable changes. Conversations can include skills practice, values-based planning, and steps to stabilize mood and safety. The focus is on practical next steps rather than long lectures.
Libby has worked across varied settings for nearly two decades, which informs a problem-solving approach. She asks concrete questions, offers behavioral tools, and reviews progress in clear ways. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to see how the approach fits their needs.
How CBT, ACT and attachment work in online sessions
CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavioral changes. It is often used for anxiety, low mood, and managing unhelpful habits by breaking them into manageable steps. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches noticing thoughts without getting stuck on them and clarifying personal values to guide action; it can help when people feel stuck or overwhelmed by difficult feelings. Attachment-Based approaches look at relationship patterns and how early connection styles affect current relationships and communication.Finding the best approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, try methods that match those goals, and adjust based on what helps. That collaborative process aims to pick tools that fit the person’s life and concerns rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in this biography. Online work can make scheduling easier and help fit sessions into a busy week. It can allow shorter check-ins, reduce travel time, or remove the need to be on camera for every visit. Talk with the therapist when you schedule to choose session arrangements that match your routine and needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
18+ years
Listed in
New York, New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, and depression. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, chronic illness, communication problems, and issues after divorce or separation.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and structured, using tools to notice thoughts and change habits. Sessions include skills practice and concrete steps to try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 18 years of experience working with people across a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds LPC and LMHC credentials and practices in New York. The credentials are presented as LPC and LMHC.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions arranged and billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
What are the first steps to start working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That initial appointment is used to plan next steps.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.