- Anxiety and depression
- Trauma-informed care)
- Values based work
About Libby
Dr. Libby Black is a licensed counselor who brings 18 years of experience to her therapy work in New York. She creates a warm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk about anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, and relationship struggles. Her approach centers on helping clients build practical coping skills and clearer self-understanding.
She blends several evidence-informed methods to meet each person where they are. That can mean focusing on values and committed action, looking at attachment patterns that shape relationships, or teaching skills to manage strong emotions. Sessions emphasize straightforward tools and steady support so people can handle day-to-day pressures more easily.
Dr. Black often helps with life transitions, social anxiety, isolation, and questions about identity and sexuality. She also works with concerns like chronic illness, caregiving stress, codependency, and the effects of abuse or domestic violence. The work is collaborative and paced to each person’s needs.
Clients can expect conversations that are direct and compassionate. Practical homework and skills practice are used when helpful. The goal is clearer choices, calmer reactions, and more satisfying connections in daily life.
Dr. Black holds LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) and LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) credentials. She sees people in New York and conducts sessions in English.
She blends several evidence-informed methods to meet each person where they are. That can mean focusing on values and committed action, looking at attachment patterns that shape relationships, or teaching skills to manage strong emotions. Sessions emphasize straightforward tools and steady support so people can handle day-to-day pressures more easily.
Dr. Black often helps with life transitions, social anxiety, isolation, and questions about identity and sexuality. She also works with concerns like chronic illness, caregiving stress, codependency, and the effects of abuse or domestic violence. The work is collaborative and paced to each person’s needs.
Clients can expect conversations that are direct and compassionate. Practical homework and skills practice are used when helpful. The goal is clearer choices, calmer reactions, and more satisfying connections in daily life.
Dr. Black holds LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) and LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) credentials. She sees people in New York and conducts sessions in English.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
18+ years
Credentials
New York, New Jersey
Languages
English
Therapeutic approaches for online care
Dr. Black uses approaches that focus on values, relationships, and practical skills. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most and take actions that match those values while managing uncomfortable feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors to change unhelpful patterns and reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood. Attachment-Based Therapy examines how early relationship patterns affect current connections and helps people shift how they relate to others.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked in the past. Together they choose strategies and adjust them over time so the work fits the person’s life and aims.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can use these formats to teach skills, review homework, and support change in ways that fit everyday routines.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns can be addressed in sessions?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, and relationship issues. Additional focus areas include caregiving stress, chronic illness, codependency, and the effects of separation or domestic violence.
What is the typical therapeutic style?
The style is collaborative and practical, combining acceptance and commitment ideas with attachment-informed and client-centered conversation. Sessions often include skills practice and values-focused planning.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Dr. Black has 18 years of experience working with people on a wide range of emotional and life concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) and LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) credentials and practices in New York.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved to begin therapy?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.