Dr. Libby Black, LPC, LMHC
Narrative-informed therapist focused on practical change
Details
| Name | Dr. Libby Black |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPC, LMHC |
| Based in | New York |
| Licensed in | New York, New Jersey |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 18 |
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 welcoming, nonjudgmental space where people can talk about depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, and relationship concerns.
Her style is warm and direct, aimed at helping people make small, practical changes that matter in day-to-day life. She combines Narrative therapy with cognitive and acceptance-based tools to help people tell a clearer story about who they are.
Background and approach
That often means looking at patterns that cause pain and testing new ways of acting and relating. Sessions focus on concrete steps people can try between meetings, plus honest talk about what helps and what gets in the way. Dr.
Black also uses approaches that pay attention to attachment and to the client’s own values. That can be useful for people working through grief, abandonment worries, communication problems, or the fallout of past abuse. She frames therapy as teamwork and invites clients to set the pace and goals.
Practical concerns such as chronic illness, caregiving strain, or life transitions are part of her focus. She helps people develop strategies for coping with stress and for rebuilding routines and self-care. The work aims to reduce symptoms and increase day-to-day functioning.
She offers sessions in English and works with a wide range of adult concerns. New clients begin by completing a short questionnaire and scheduling their first appointment online.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship issues among the things Libby works with, alongside the areas below.
- 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
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Libby among the ways she works.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Libby among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Libby among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Libby among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Libby among the ways she works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Libby among the ways she works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by Libby among the ways she works.
- Jungian Therapy: Listed by Libby among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Libby among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Libby among the ways she works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Libby among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Libby among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Libby among the ways she works.
- Internal Family Systems: Listed by Libby among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Libby directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Libby directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and behavioral work translate to online therapy
Online sessions use Narrative Therapy to help people reframe the stories they tell about themselves and their relationships. This approach asks what meaning clients attach to events and where there might be room to try a different story. It can be helpful for issues like identity, trauma, and relationship patterns.She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which focuses on clarifying values and taking small actions that align with those values. ACT helps people accept difficult feelings while still moving toward the life they want. Attachment-based ideas are woven in to notice how early connection patterns affect current relationships and emotional reactions.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That way sessions can shift over time as progress is made.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow for face-to-face conversation. Phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or text can support brief check-ins or when someone prefers not to be on camera. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into a busy life.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of issues does this therapist help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, and relationship concerns, along with focused issues like abandonment and caregiver stress.
What is her general therapy style and approach?
The approach is collaborative and narrative-informed, using client-centered conversation alongside techniques from ACT and CBT to try new behaviors and shift unhelpful patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 18 years of experience working with adults on a range of emotional and life challenges.
What credentials and location are listed for this clinician?
She holds LPC and LMHC credentials and practices in New York with licensure as NJ LPC and NY LMHC.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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