Dr. Libby Black, LPC, LMHC - Therapist in New York

Anxiety and depression
Coping strategies
Trauma-informed care

About Libby

Dr. Libby Black is a licensed counselor who brings 18 years of experience to her work in New York. She creates a calm, accepting space where people can talk about anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship struggles. She is known for a patient, nonjudgmental approach that focuses on what each person needs right now.

Her practice focuses on clear, practical tools as well as emotional support. She combines methods that help people notice patterns, tolerate difficult feelings, and make value-driven changes. Common concerns she helps with include stress, addictions, communication problems, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster.

Dr. Black also supports people dealing with abandonment, caregiver stress, chronic illness, codependency, commitment issues, and the effects of domestic violence or divorce. She attends to how mental health interacts with life stages, aging, and complex personality concerns. Sessions aim to build skills for day-to-day relief and longer-term resilience.

Her clinical approach draws on cognitive and behavioral tools alongside attachment-focused work and acceptance-based strategies. Those methods are used to help clients notice unhelpful patterns and try different ways of responding. The therapist blends practical exercises with reflective conversation.

People who choose her can expect collaborative goal setting and clear suggestions to try between sessions. To begin, clients use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on therapist availability.

How therapy approaches are used online

Dr. Black often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people manage thoughts and feelings in daily life. ACT focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and choosing actions that match personal values, which can help with anxiety, stress, and life changes. CBT breaks down patterns of thought and behavior and offers concrete exercises to reduce unhelpful reactions and improve mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences and suggest ways of working that fit their needs. This is a collaborative process and plans can change as progress is made.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can use online sessions to teach skills, review exercises, and support coping during crises without promising a particular outcome.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse Depression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCaregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problems Coping 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 Issues Mood 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

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Dr. Black address?

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and depression, along with related areas like communication problems and caregiver stress.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style blends practical skill-building with empathic listening. Sessions focus on clear steps people can try between appointments.

How long has she been practicing?

Dr. Black has 18 years of experience working with adults on mood, anxiety, trauma, and related concerns.

Where is she licensed and based?

She practices in New York and holds LPC and LMHC credentials, with licensure noted for NJ LPC and NY LMHC.

Can I work with her if I live outside the U.S.?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

Session formats are not specified here; please confirm the current options before booking to be sure they fit your needs.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I start a first session?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.