Elizabeth "Libby" Burris, LPC, LCMHC - Therapist in North Carolina

Anxiety and social fear
Trauma and grief
CBT and attachment

About Elizabeth

Elizabeth "Libby" Burris is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina with 12 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, ADHD, addiction, relationship and family concerns, grief, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem.

Libby uses straightforward, collaborative sessions focused on what the client wants to change. She listens to current problems and helps set clear goals. Sessions aim to give practical steps people can use between meetings as well as space to talk through feelings and reactions.

Her background includes work in inpatient and outpatient settings and with a range of ages from children to older adults. She has worked in individual, group, and couple formats and has experience with behavioral, mood, and developmental concerns including autism and oppositional behaviors.

Libby draws on several well-known approaches to guide her work. She uses client-centered methods to follow the person's priorities, attachment-informed ideas to look at relationship patterns, and cognitive behavioral techniques for addressing unhelpful thinking and behaviors. She also integrates emotionally-focused and existential ideas when they fit the client's goals.

Practical matters are discussed openly in early sessions, including how therapy will proceed and what to expect from homework or skill practice. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the platform.

How her approaches translate to online work

Attachment-based ideas focus on how relationships shape feelings and responses; online sessions can look at recurring patterns in friendships and partnerships and practice different ways of relating. Client-centered therapy means sessions follow the person's priorities and pace, with the therapist reflecting concerns and helping clarify goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers concrete skills for managing anxiety and unhelpful thoughts, such as step-by-step exposure, activity planning, and thought records.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Libby will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques to use and will adjust methods as goals change. That means some weeks will be skills-focused and other weeks more about processing emotions or testing relationship patterns.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know how meetings are run. Practical benefits of online sessions include fitting appointments around work or school, shorter check-ins when time is limited, and fewer travel needs. Some people prefer not being on camera for parts of a session, which can make talking easier; others use video for role-play or interaction practice. Discussing these preferences ahead of time helps make sessions more useful.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuseAnger managementDepression ADHD

Also works with

Addictions LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGrief Intimacy-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 problems Control issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsForgiveness Guilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobias Post-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issues Workplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Listed in

Pennsylvania, North Carolina

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she work with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, and related matters.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She helps set goals, gives practical tools, and talks through feelings and patterns together.

How much experience does she have?

She has 12 years of experience in mental and behavioral health across inpatient and outpatient settings.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She holds LPC and LCMHC credentials and practices in North Carolina.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English only.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

She is not accepting international clients at this time.

How are costs handled?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started?

Complete the short matching questionnaire via the See online therapy options button, then schedule your first session.