Dr. Libby Black, LPC, LMHC

Dr. Libby Black brings Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other practical methods to her New York practice. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 18 years of experience. Her work focuses on common and complex concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, stress, and addictions.

She uses straightforward strategies to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Sessions often include setting small, manageable goals and practicing new skills between meetings. She blends CBT with acceptance and commitment techniques and attachment-minded ideas to tailor work to each person's needs.

Clients with pain, chronic illness, caregiving stress, or complicated grief can expect clear plans for coping and pacing. Dr. Black also addresses issues like codependency, communication problems, commitment concerns, and separation or divorce-related stress. She pays attention to how past experiences shape current reactions.

Her style is direct but warm. She listens, checks understanding, and helps people try techniques in real life. The approach is collaborative: goals are set together and adjusted as needed.

Sessions happen through video, phone, live chat, or text messaging. People who prefer a mix of talking and brief check-ins can use formats that fit their day. To begin, a short matching questionnaire and scheduling step starts the process.

How specific approaches translate to online care

Dr. Black uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify upsetting thought patterns and test new behaviors. CBT breaks problems into manageable steps, which works well in short online sessions and between-session practice.

She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice what matters, accept difficult feelings, and take values-driven action. ACT is useful for stress, chronic pain, and situations where avoidance keeps people stuck.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will talk with clients about goals, try methods, and adjust what’s used based on what fits. That collaborative process helps shape a plan that feels doable and relevant to daily life.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is a good option for deeper conversations and skill practice, while phone sessions can fit a break at work or use less bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging make it easier to check in quickly or get short coaching between longer sessions. These options increase flexibility and make it simpler to keep therapy consistent with a busy routine.