- ACT and CBT
- DBT skills
- Attachment focus
About Libby
Dr. Libby Black is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York with 18 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, and depression. She also addresses concerns such as abandonment, caregiver strain, chronic illness, codependency, commitment and communication problems, divorce and domestic violence.
Her approach blends practical, evidence-informed methods. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. Sessions focus on clear skills people can use day to day. Conversations tend to target thoughts, behaviors, and patterns that keep people stuck.
Dr. Black pays attention to how relationships and identity shape current struggles. She works with people on intimacy, sexual expression including kink and BDSM matters, and the stresses that come from caregiving or aging. She also supports those managing chronic pain, illness, or multiple co-occurring concerns.
In sessions she helps people build coping skills, improve communication, and make practical changes that fit their lives. The work can include behavior experiments, values clarification, and emotion regulation techniques. She frames therapy as collaborative problem-solving rather than abstract theory.
Her practice is based in New York and sessions are conducted in English. To begin, prospective clients follow the online intake steps to match and schedule a first session through the site.
How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people get clearer about their values and take small, meaningful steps even when emotions are difficult. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and life transition work where direction and purpose feel unclear.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It focuses on practical strategies to change unhelpful thinking and behavior that contribute to stress and low mood.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills. These tools can be helpful for people dealing with intense emotions, relationship conflicts, or patterns of impulsive behavior.
Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and which methods fit those aims. Over the first few sessions she will adjust techniques based on what works and what feels manageable for the client.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions are delivered. Online work can make it easier to schedule therapy around daily responsibilities, reduce travel time, and use shorter check-ins when needed. Phone or video choices may suit different needs - phone can use less bandwidth and allow quicker check-ins, while video can let you practice interpersonal skills with visual feedback. Ask about formats during the matching process to find the best fit.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
18+ years
Listed in
New York, New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, and depression. Additional focuses include caregiver strain, chronic illness, codependency, and divorce or domestic violence.
How does she approach someone feeling stuck?
She combines evidence-informed methods like ACT, CBT, and DBT to teach practical skills and change patterns. Sessions emphasize small experiments and clearer decision-making.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 18 years of experience working with adults on a range of emotional and relational concerns. That experience informs a pragmatic, skills-based approach.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPC and an LMHC licensed in New York. Her practice is located in New York state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are limited to clients within the licensed jurisdiction.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the intake flow.
What steps do I take to begin?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform. That initiates the intake and booking process.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.