Elizabeth "Libby" Burris, LPC, LCMHC

Elizabeth "Libby" Burris is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina. She has about 12 years of experience in mental and behavioral health. Libby helps people manage common concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship strain, parenting stress, and issues tied to aging and geriatric needs.

She draws on several therapy styles and adapts them to each person. Sessions focus on building a trusting relationship, setting clear goals, and using practical strategies people can try between meetings. Libby prefers straightforward conversation and honest feedback to help clients make changes that matter.

Her background includes work in both inpatient and outpatient settings. She has experience supporting young children, adolescents, adults, and older adults through life transitions and mental health challenges. That range has shaped a flexible, person-centered approach to care.

In sessions she blends techniques from attachment-based work, client-centered therapy, and cognitive behavioral approaches to match what a client needs. She also draws on emotionally focused ideas and existential perspectives when they fit the goals. The focus is on what the client wants to change and how to get there.

To begin, a short matching questionnaire is used to connect people and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability. The process aims to make it straightforward to find a compatible therapist and start working toward practical steps for coping and growth.

How her approaches guide online work

Attachment-based work focuses on patterns in close relationships and helps people notice how past connections shape current reactions. This approach can help with relationship strain, caregiver stress, and some aging-related relational shifts.

Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and collaboration. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflects what is said, and helps people identify their own goals and solutions for issues like grief, self-esteem, and life transitions.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior and introduces practical exercises to change unhelpful habits. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and many everyday coping challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist and client will talk about goals and preferences, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust the plan as needed. That collaborative process helps determine which combination of approaches is most useful.

Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a quick update is needed. It also lets conversations focus on practical skills and planning that carry over into daily life.