Elizabeth "Libby" Burris, LPC, LCMHC

Elizabeth "Libby" Burris helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship strain, and major life changes. She addresses mood concerns like depression and bipolar symptoms, as well as trauma, grief, and issues around intimacy and self‑esteem. Libby also supports people dealing with ADHD, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strain, and challenges related to aging.

Libby earned a Master’s degree in Professional Counseling in 2014 and holds the Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) credentials. She has 12 years of experience in mental and behavioral health across inpatient and outpatient settings. That background includes work with children, adolescents, adults, and older adults in individual and group formats.

Her approach adapts to each person. Sessions focus on building trust, being direct and honest, and working toward clear, shared goals. Treatment draws on practical methods from attachment work, client-centered techniques, cognitive behavioral strategies, and emotionally-focused ideas when helpful.

In a typical session Libby listens carefully, helps name what matters most, and suggests small tools clients can try between meetings. She emphasizes teamwork so people feel understood while learning new ways to cope and relate. Her style aims to be straightforward and collaborative rather than prescriptive.

To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability. Libby invites prospective clients to reach out if they think her approach might fit their needs.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on relationships and trust. In sessions this looks like gentle exploration of how early bonds shape current connections and emotional reactions, which can help with relationship strain and intimacy concerns.

Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's own experience. The therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears, and follows the client's pace so people feel understood while they find their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. It often includes short exercises and practical skills to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and address addictive patterns.

Finding the best approach is a shared process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and suggest methods that fit the client's needs. Plans can change as progress is made, and techniques from different approaches are often combined to match what works for the person.

If you plan to try online therapy, confirm the session formats available before booking. The main practical benefit is flexibility - online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into work, school, or caregiving schedules. They also allow shorter check-ins when needed, and options like phone or video can be chosen based on comfort and convenience. Licensed professionals can help arrange a rhythm of sessions that fits everyday life without asking for major schedule changes.