Elizabeth "Libby" Burris, LPC, LCMHC

Elizabeth "Libby" Burris is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship concerns, parenting strain, and addiction challenges. She works with adults and has experience across the lifespan, including work with young children, adolescents, and older adults. Libby uses straightforward language and aims to make sessions clear and practical for worried family members and individuals.

Libby draws on several counseling approaches to fit each person's needs. She uses client-centered methods to build trust and focus on what matters to the client. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to break down unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Attachment-based and emotionally-focused ideas inform work on relationship patterns and emotional responses.

Her background includes more than 12 years in behavioral and mental health settings. She earned a Master’s degree in Professional Counseling in 2014 from Carlow University and holds licenses in Pennsylvania and North Carolina. Libby has worked in inpatient and outpatient settings and has experience with individual, group, and caregiver-related concerns.

In sessions she aims to meet people where they are, set clear goals, and work together with honesty and teamwork. She focuses on practical steps a person can try between visits, and on building a collaborative relationship that supports change.

If someone wants to begin, they complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Client-Centered Therapy centers on the person’s own goals. The therapist listens without judgment and helps clients identify what matters most, which is useful for stress, self-esteem, and relationship concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. It uses simple exercises to test new ways of thinking and acting, which can help with anxiety, depression, and coping skills. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current emotions and connections, and can be helpful for intimacy and relationship struggles.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before, then try approaches that fit each person. That way therapy can adjust over time if something feels off or if new needs appear.

Confirm the session formats before booking so you know what options she offers. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, it can save travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a break, or avoid the need to be on camera when that helps someone stay focused. Licensed professionals can adapt activities, worksheets, and skill practice to work well in an online setting while keeping sessions goal-focused and practical.