Elizabeth (Libby) Maple, LCSW

Elizabeth (Libby) Maple is a licensed clinical social worker in Colorado with ten years of experience. She helps people who are facing family conflict, trauma and abuse, parenting stress, substance use concerns, mood disorders, anxiety, and related challenges. Libby emphasizes that people know their own stories and brings a steady, respectful presence to conversations about hard problems.

She listens for how a person’s history shapes current struggles and works together with clients to set practical goals. Sessions focus on clear steps people can try between meetings, along with space to talk through painful memories and current worries. Libby aims to make sessions feel manageable and useful, not overwhelming.

Her background includes supporting people with bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, eating and anger concerns, and with issues like adoption, attachment, abandonment, and family of origin difficulties. She also has experience with addictions, fertility and pregnancy-related stress, and disruptive mood challenges in families.

Libby uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts her approach to each person’s needs. She helps people build coping skills, manage intense emotions, and improve relationships over time. Her style is practical and compassionate, focused on real-life changes.

People who want to start usually complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability. Sessions are conducted in English and Libby works from Colorado as an LCSW.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online work

Elizabeth uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help with trauma and mood-related concerns. For trauma and post-traumatic stress, she focuses on building safety, stabilizing strong emotions, and creating steps to reduce distress in day-to-day life. For mood disorders such as depression and bipolar-related struggles, she supports mood management, routine building, and problem-solving strategies that aim to reduce intense mood swings and improve daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will discuss different methods with each person and tailor the plan based on symptoms, goals, and what feels most comfortable. This collaborative process lets the therapist and client try techniques and adjust them over time.

Please confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, as the biography does not specify formats. Many people find online care helps fit sessions into busy schedules, makes follow-up between visits easier, and allows shorter check-ins when needed. Online options can make it simpler to maintain continuity of care while addressing family, trauma, or mood concerns without adding long commutes.