- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Attachment work
- CBT strategies
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 adults and other age groups on concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, stress, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, parenting, and substance use. Libby lists Emotionally-Focused Therapy among her approaches and draws on several ways of working to meet each person’s needs.
Libby favors clear, practical conversations. She and the client set goals together and focus on the patterns that keep problems repeating. Sessions often involve naming difficult emotions, tracking how relationships affect mood, and trying small changes that can change daily routines and interactions.
Her background includes work in both inpatient and outpatient settings and experience with individuals, groups, and a range of ages from children to older adults. She earned a master’s degree in Professional Counseling in 2014 from Carlow University and maintains licensure as LPC and LCMHC.
Therapeutic approaches Libby uses include Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Existential Therapy. She adapts these approaches to practical goals like sleep, eating, parenting challenges, communication problems, and coping with life changes.
Clients can expect straightforward feedback, collaborative goal-setting, and an emphasis on trust and honesty in sessions. To begin, prospective clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
Approaches used in online sessions and how they help
Elizabeth uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) to identify and name core emotions and how they shape relationship patterns and personal reactions. EFT can be useful for people who want to understand why certain emotional responses repeat and to try different interaction strategies.She also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy which looks at how early bonds affect current relationships and attachment needs. That approach helps when people want clearer ways to ask for support or change recurring conflict patterns.
Client-Centered Therapy is another part of her work and focuses on listening and reflecting to help clients find their own solutions. This approach supports people who need space to sort out values, life direction, or difficult decisions.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Libby will collaborate with each client to decide which methods match their goals, needs, and preferences. That conversation often begins in the first few sessions and can shift as progress is made.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online sessions can be easier to fit around work, school, or caregiving because they cut down travel time. They can also allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and reduce the need to be on camera if bandwidth or focus makes that difficult.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania, North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting concerns, substance use, and related areas listed in her profile.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She uses straightforward, collaborative sessions that focus on emotions and relationship patterns and sets practical goals with each person.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of experience in mental and behavioral health, including work in inpatient and outpatient settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) and practices in North Carolina.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first appointment?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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