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01About Libby
Dr. Libby Black is a licensed counselor with 18 years of clinical experience. She practices in New York and focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, relationship problems, and depression.
Her work begins with clear listening. She helps people name what feels hard and then looks for small, workable steps they can try between sessions. Sessions are direct and compassionate.
The aim is to reduce distress and build everyday coping skills.
Background and approach
Dr. Black draws on several practical approaches. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot and shift unhelpful thinking patterns.
She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take action even when emotions are intense. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are offered for emotional regulation and crisis coping. Clients can expect a collaborative process.
Goals are set together and checked regularly. The therapist helps people practice new responses to old problems and track what changes over time. Her background includes long-term clinical work with adults facing complex concerns such as chronic illness, caregiver stress, codependency, and issues related to identity and sexuality.
She also supports people who are processing grief, divorce, domestic violence, or disruptive mood symptoms. Sessions are provided using video calls, phone, live chat, or text messaging. Conversations are straightforward and focused on practical change, tailored to each person's situation and pace.
02Credentials
- LMHC (New York)
- License 000924-01 · expires June 2026
- LPC (New Jersey)
- License 37PC00939200 · expires November 2026
- NPI
- 1205987740 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Libby lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Methods Libby names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
These are the methods Libby names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
Online approaches that focus on coping and values
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then move toward actions that match their values. ACT is useful for anxiety, depression, and motivation problems. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical steps to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression and improve daily functioning. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides concrete skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening interpersonal effectiveness; it can help people who struggle with strong mood swings or relationship conflicts.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and how symptoms show up in daily life. Together the client and therapist decide which tools to try and adjust the plan as needed, so treatment stays practical and responsive.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and comfort levels. Video is good for in-depth conversation and visual cues. Phone works when bandwidth or camera use is difficult. Live chat and text messaging can be used for brief check-ins, skill coaching, or when typing feels easier than talking. These formats make it simpler to keep ongoing support while balancing work, caregiving, or health needs.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does this therapist address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, and depression, plus related issues like caregiver stress, chronic illness, codependency, and divorce.
What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?
The approach combines practical skill-building with values work. Sessions use techniques from CBT, ACT, and DBT to help people change unhelpful thoughts, act on what matters, and manage strong emotions.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
She has 18 years of experience working with adults on a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and location apply to this clinician?
She holds LPC and LMHC credentials and practices in New York.
Which languages and international arrangements are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Appointments can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling based on therapist availability.
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