Dr. Libby Black, LPC, LMHC
New York · 18 years in practice
Dr. Libby Black is a licensed counselor who focuses on helping people make sense of hard moments.
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 is a licensed counselor who focuses on helping people make sense of hard moments. She offers a direct, compassionate presence for those dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, and relationship worries.
Dr. Black works from New York and brings 18 years of clinical experience to her practice. Her approach centers on Existential therapy combined with practical methods like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Sessions often look at values, meaning, and choice while also practicing skills to reduce distress.
Background and approach
She aims to help people notice what matters to them and take steps that match those priorities. Dr. Black pays attention to how attachment and past relationship patterns shape current problems.
Conversations may include ways to improve communication, set boundaries, and rebuild trust after hurt. She also supports people coping with chronic illness, caregiver stress, grief, and life changes. The work is collaborative and paced to each person.
People can expect a mix of reflective discussion and hands-on strategies for day-to-day coping. Dr. Black uses simple exercises to practice between sessions so progress continues outside the room.
She accepts sessions in English and offers therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Fees vary with location and the subscription model can be canceled at any time. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and appointments are scheduled based on the therapist's availability.
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
- Existential Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- 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
Approach-driven online therapy that fits your life
Existential therapy helps people face questions about meaning, choice, and purpose. It encourages honest conversation about values and how to live in ways that feel true, which can be useful for those facing life transitions, grief, or identity concerns.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them while committing to actions that match personal values. That approach can reduce the impact of anxiety and depression and help with habits related to addiction.
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at early and current relationship patterns to improve communication and emotional connection. It can be helpful for people struggling with trust, codependency, or repeated relationship problems.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose methods that suit their goals, needs, and comfort level. Sessions can shift focus over time as needs change.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make scheduling easier. Video is useful for in-depth conversation, phone works well when video is difficult, and chat or messaging can fit brief check-ins or times when typing feels easier. These options help people keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, or health needs.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, and relationship concerns. Additional focus areas include chronic pain, caregiver stress, codependency, and issues around commitment and communication.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style blends Existential therapy with skill-based approaches so sessions include meaning-focused conversations and practical coping strategies. The work pairs reflection about values with exercises to reduce symptoms.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 18 years of experience working with people facing a range of emotional and behavioral challenges. That background informs both short-term skill work and longer conversations about life direction.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LPC and LMHC credentials and practices in New York. The licensing details are NJ LPC and NY LMHC as noted in her profile.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options provide flexibility for different schedules and communication preferences.
How do fees and payments work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling based on the therapist's availability. The questionnaire helps match needs and preferences to the therapist.
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