Elizabeth "Libby" Burris, LPC, LCMHC

Collaborative counselor for trauma and relationships

Trauma and abuse
Anxiety and depression
Relationships and family

About Elizabeth "Libby" Burris

Elizabeth 'Libby' Burris is a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC) and a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with 12 years of experience in mental and behavioral health. She earned a master’s degree in Professional Counseling in 2014 from Carlow University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and has provided care across inpatient and outpatient settings. She has worked with children, adolescents, adults, and older adults, offering individual, family, couples, and group support.

Her work addresses a broad range of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem and anger management, behavioral challenges, ADHD and autism-related needs, bipolar disorder, relationship and family conflict, parenting difficulties, addictions, eating and sleeping problems, and intimacy and career issues. She also focuses on abandonment, attachment difficulties, caregiver stress, body image, dissociation, domestic violence, and other complex life challenges.

Her therapeutic stance is collaborative and client-centered - she meets people where they are and tailors interventions to each individual’s needs. She draws on attachment-based approaches, cognitive behavioral strategies, emotionally-focused techniques, and existential perspectives to help clients clarify goals and practice new ways of coping. Building trust, honesty, and teamwork in the therapeutic relationship is central to her practice and to achieving meaningful progress.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuseAnger managementDepression ADHD

Also Specializes In

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Elizabeth "Libby" Burris have?

Elizabeth 'Libby' Burris has 12 years of experience in the mental and behavioral health field.

Is Elizabeth "Libby" Burris a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credentials LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) and LCMHC (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor). Her license details include PA LPC PC010837 and NC LCMHC 20922.

In which languages does Elizabeth "Libby" Burris provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Elizabeth "Libby" Burris located?

She is located in North Carolina.

How can I work with Elizabeth "Libby" Burris as my therapist?

Clients can work with Elizabeth 'Libby' Burris through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Elizabeth "Libby" Burris work with international clients?

Elizabeth 'Libby' Burris does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Elizabeth "Libby" Burris cost?

Costs can vary based on factors such as location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, please click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with a therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches Adapted for Online Care

Attachment-based therapy focuses on how early relationships shape connections in the present; online sessions using this approach explore patterns of attachment to improve relational safety and emotional connection. Client-centered therapy emphasizes the therapist’s empathetic, nonjudgmental stance and supports clients in finding their own solutions - it helps with self-esteem, life transitions, and relationship concerns by fostering insight and autonomy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets patterns of thought and behavior, offering practical skills to manage anxiety, depression, and stress through structured techniques and homework.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and licensed professionals work collaboratively with each client to identify methods that best match personal goals, needs, and preferences. The therapist will discuss options, adapt strategies over time, and involve the client in decisions about what feels most helpful.

Online therapy provides flexibility by allowing sessions through video calls, phone appointments, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to attend sessions from different locations, accommodate busy schedules, and maintain continuity of care when in-person meetings are not possible. Many clients find that a mix of real-time and messaging formats supports ongoing progress and fits daily life demands while working with licensed therapists.

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