- Grief and end-of-life care
- Attachment-focused work
- Practical coping skills
About Elizabeth
Elizabeth "Libby" Burris is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, and relationship struggles. She brings 12 years of experience in mental and behavioral health to support people working through depression, ADHD, addictions, parenting strain, and life changes. Libby practices in North Carolina and conducts sessions in English.
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She meets people where they are and works with them to set clear, realistic goals. Sessions focus on honest conversation, practical steps, and learning new ways to cope with everyday problems. Clients can expect a respectful, team-oriented relationship during the work.
Libby draws from several therapeutic approaches to fit each person’s needs. She uses attachment-based ideas to look at relationship patterns and how they affect feelings. Client-centered methods keep the person’s values and perspective central. Cognitive behavioral techniques help identify unhelpful thoughts and build new skills.
Her background includes work in both inpatient and outpatient settings with a broad age range, from young children to older adults. She has supported people with mood disorders, trauma and abuse, behavioral concerns, autism-related challenges, and caregiver stress. This range gives her experience with many common life difficulties.
If someone wants to start, they complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She meets people where they are and works with them to set clear, realistic goals. Sessions focus on honest conversation, practical steps, and learning new ways to cope with everyday problems. Clients can expect a respectful, team-oriented relationship during the work.
Libby draws from several therapeutic approaches to fit each person’s needs. She uses attachment-based ideas to look at relationship patterns and how they affect feelings. Client-centered methods keep the person’s values and perspective central. Cognitive behavioral techniques help identify unhelpful thoughts and build new skills.
Her background includes work in both inpatient and outpatient settings with a broad age range, from young children to older adults. She has supported people with mood disorders, trauma and abuse, behavioral concerns, autism-related challenges, and caregiver stress. This range gives her experience with many common life difficulties.
If someone wants to start, they complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
Pennsylvania, North Carolina
Languages
English
How Libby’s Approaches Work Online
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current emotions and reactions. Online sessions can help people notice those patterns and try new ways of relating. Client-Centered Therapy puts the person’s perspective at the center of the work and emphasizes listening and acceptance. This approach helps people feel heard and make choices that match their values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. CBT is useful for anxiety, mood concerns, and building concrete coping skills.Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Libby will work together with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and needs. That choice can shift over time as goals change and progress is made.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example it can reduce travel time, let someone join from a quieter place, or allow short check-ins when schedules are tight. Licensed professionals use these formats to maintain regular contact and continue skills practice between sessions, while adapting the pace to each person’s circumstances.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Libby help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship and family concerns, ADHD, addictions, and many other life challenges.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Her approach is collaborative and straightforward. She focuses on building trust, setting clear goals, and using practical steps to help people change unhelpful patterns.
What is her clinical background?
She has 12 years of experience in mental and behavioral health, including work in inpatient and outpatient settings with a wide age range and varied presenting concerns.
What credentials does she hold and where does she practice?
She holds LPC and LCMHC credentials and practices in North Carolina.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by choosing the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.