Dr. Libby Black, LPC, LMHC
New York · 18 years in practice
Dr. Libby Black uses emotionally-focused work to help people notice and shift painful patterns.
License and registration
- LMHC, New York
- 000924-01 · expires June 2026
- LPC, New Jersey
- 37PC00939200 · expires November 2026
- NPI
- 1205987740 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 18
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Libby
Dr. Libby Black uses emotionally-focused work to help people notice and shift painful patterns. She brings 18 years of clinical experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York.
The first conversations focus on what feels most urgent and on small steps that fit each person’s life. Her sessions aim to make strong emotions easier to understand rather than overwhelming. She draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to map feelings and attachment-related patterns.
Background and approach
She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people build skills for everyday stress and anxiety. Dr. Black works with people facing depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, addictive behaviors, and relationship concerns.
She also supports those dealing with chronic illness, caregiver stress, codependency, abandonment issues, and difficulties after separation or divorce. Her style is collaborative and straightforward. People can expect clear goals, practical strategies, and attention to how emotions affect choices.
Sessions often include tracking patterns between sessions and trying short experiments to test new ways of relating to difficult feelings. Therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules. Sessions are conducted in English and Dr.
Black does not work with international clients. Costs vary by location and are paid through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Focus 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
Approaches Libby names
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How emotionally focused methods translate to online therapy
Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people notice and name strong feelings and the patterns that follow. It focuses on understanding how emotions shape relationships and choices, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and trauma-related worries. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy teaches people to notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then commit to actions that match their values to reduce avoidance and increase meaningful activity.Dr. Black treats online work as a team effort. She will help clients try out an approach and then adjust it based on their goals and responses. Together they decide whether emotionally focused work, ACT strategies, or cognitive techniques feel most helpful for the issues at hand, and they track progress over time.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls let people use visual cues in emotion-focused work. Phone sessions can be easier when video is not possible or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, practicing skills between sessions, or fitting therapy into a busy day. These options aim to make it easier to keep therapy consistent and to use strategies in real life.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, and relationship difficulties, plus related issues like caregiver strain, chronic illness, codependency, and separation.
What is her therapeutic style like?
The approach is collaborative and emotionally focused, with clear goals and practical exercises. Sessions mix feeling work and skill-building for everyday life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 18 years of experience supporting people through complex emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and location should I know about?
She holds LPC and LMHC credentials and practices in New York under those designations.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the country work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are costs and getting started handled?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability and are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session.
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