Elizabeth "Libby" Burris, LPC, LCMHC

Elizabeth "Libby" Burris is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with 12 years in behavioral and mental health work. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strains, substance use, ADHD, and grief. Her tone is straightforward and practical, aimed at people who want clear steps forward.

Libby adapts her work to each person's needs rather than using one fixed method. She focuses on building trust and teamwork so clients feel heard and understood. Sessions center on setting clear goals, honest feedback, and practical strategies that fit daily life.

Her background includes work across inpatient and outpatient settings and with diverse age groups from children to older adults. She has experience with individual, group, and family concerns, and with issues such as bipolar disorder, eating and sleeping problems, and communication struggles. Her training includes a Master's degree in Professional Counseling earned in 2014.

In therapy she draws on Attachment-Based approaches, Client-Centered techniques, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Existential ideas when these match a client's goals. She helps people make sense of patterns, improve communication, and build coping skills for everyday challenges.

To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the therapist's availability. The process is presented as collaborative, with Libby helping each person find what works best for them.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Elizabeth integrates Attachment-Based therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in ways that translate well to remote sessions. Attachment-Based work focuses on how early connection patterns affect current relationships and helps people notice and change interaction habits. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful behaviors.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together the client and therapist decide which approaches to try and adjust the plan as therapy proceeds. This lets treatment stay aligned with real-life needs and daily routines.

For practical matters, confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, skip travel time, or have shorter check-ins when needed. Some people like the ability to join from a quieter place at work during a break or to use video when they want face-to-face interaction. The therapist will help match session length and cadence to what fits a client's life while focusing on progress toward stated goals.