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Dr. Libby Black

Therapist(her, she)
20 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, PTSD
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

I am licensed in New York with over 25 years of professional work experience. I have experience helping clients with stress, anxiety, coping with addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process. My website is DrLibbyBlack.com

My approach to therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems

What you can expect from me

Respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Check out my private practice website, https://www.DrLibbyBlack.com

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Direct, Warm, Affirming

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    20 years of experience
  • Training
    MC (Masters in Counseling) at City University of New York, PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) at City University of New York
  • License type
    LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) (New York)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Bipolar disorder, Stress management, Anger management, Physical health issues
  • Therapy methods
    Psychodynamic, Strength-Based, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Positive Psychology, Multi-Systemic (MST), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Jungian, Gestalt, Relational, Humanistic, Motivational Interviewing, Behavior Modification
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adolescents, Adults
  • Languages
    English