Therapist profile
Dr. Libby Black, LPC, LMHC
New York
LPC and LMHC - Relationships and Emotional Health
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- Credentials
- LPC, LMHC
- License
- LMHC, New York / 000924-01; LPC, New Jersey / 37PC00939200
- NPI
- 1205987740
- Experience
- 18 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New York
About
- Codependency patterns
- Anxiety and depression
- Boundaries and communication
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 works with adults who are coping with depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship struggles, and addictions. She also addresses related issues such as codependency, abandonment, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and communication problems.
Dr. Black focuses on what happens between people and inside them. Sessions center on understanding patterns that keep someone putting others first or feeling overwhelmed by other people’s needs. She uses concrete skills and conversations to help people notice old habits, try different responses, and set clearer limits when they want to.
Her methods come from several evidence-based approaches. Those include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. She blends these styles to suit the issue at hand and the person in front of her.
Clients can expect practical tools alongside reflection. That might look like learning ways to tolerate strong feelings, practicing communication and boundary-setting, and identifying values that guide change. Dr. Black also addresses the emotional effects of trauma and domestic violence with careful pacing and attention to safety in the room.
She offers care in English and works with adults navigating identity, sexuality, and life transitions. People considering work with her are encouraged to follow the site’s steps to review online therapy options and schedule an initial session.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Dr. Black draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify what matters to them and to accept difficult feelings while taking small, values-based steps. ACT can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and patterns of avoidance.She also uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how past relationships shape present responses. This approach helps people who notice repeating relationship patterns, anxious attachment, or difficulty trusting others to name those patterns and practice new ways of relating.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dr. Black will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and comfort level. That may mean combining ACT skills, attachment-focused reflection, and practical CBT or DBT techniques as needed.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking because the biography does not list them. Online sessions can be helpful for fitting therapy into a busy life - they can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a workday, and make it easier to keep regular appointments. Talk with the clinician about which style and session arrangement will best support your goals.
Areas of focus
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
18+ years
Listed in
New York, New Jersey
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with adults facing depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, and addictions. Codependency and related concerns like abandonment and caregiver stress are also part of her focus.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style mixes practical skills and reflective work. She uses goal-oriented techniques alongside client-centered conversation to address patterns and behavior.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 18 years of experience working with adults on mood, relationship, and trauma-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with licensure in New Jersey as LPC and in New York as LMHC. She practices in New York.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify formats. Please check the site’s online therapy options for details.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided through the site during signup.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
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 at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.