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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Relationship concerns
About Libby
Dr. Libby Black, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York, has 18 years of clinical experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and depression using approaches she practices herself.
Dr. Black uses several evidence-informed methods in her work. She focuses on practical skills for managing anxiety and mood, and on processing trauma and difficult relationship patterns. Sessions aim to help clients notice patterns, try new behaviors, and develop clearer communication.
Her background includes long-term clinical practice in New York. That experience informs how she helps people facing complex, overlapping problems such as chronic illness or caregiver stress alongside mood concerns. She also addresses issues like abandonment, codependency, commitment worries, and separation or divorce.
Dr. Black integrates cognitive behavioral techniques with acceptance-based strategies. She also uses attachment-focused ideas and client-centered conversation to explore how early and current relationships affect emotions and behavior. Dialectical skills are used when people need tools for tolerating strong emotions.
In sessions she works with adults on concrete goals. Typical focuses include managing symptoms of anxiety and depression, reducing harmful coping patterns, improving communication, and planning next steps after a relationship change or trauma. She asks about context and everyday routines to shape practical steps.
She provides services in English and practices in New York. People who want to begin are invited to use the site's matching process to schedule an initial session and review payment details.
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Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then focus on actions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy teaches concrete strategies to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how past and current relationship patterns affect emotions and reactions, and it can help with relationship concerns and long-standing emotional responses.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify which methods fit their goals and preferences. That decision is practical and revisited as needed during care.
The biography did not list specific online session formats. Confirm the available session types before booking to learn whether video or phone options are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments around work, caregiving, or medical needs. They also allow shorter check-ins when a full session is not needed and reduce travel time so sessions can fit into a busy day.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
18+ years
Listed in
New York, New Jersey
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, and depression. Additional focuses include abandonment, caregiver stress, chronic illness, codependency, and divorce or separation.
What is her therapeutic style?
She combines acceptance-based approaches, cognitive behavioral tools, attachment-focused work, client-centered conversation, and dialectical skills. Sessions emphasize practical skills and clearer communication.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 18 years of experience working in clinical settings. That history informs her work with complex and overlapping issues.
Which credentials and state licensure does she hold?
She holds LPC and LMHC credentials and is licensed in New Jersey as an LPC and in New York as an LMHC. Her practice location is New York.
In what language are sessions conducted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats were not specified in the biography. Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are offered.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process connects you to next steps and payment details.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.