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LPC, LCMHC

Elizabeth "Libby" Burris, LPC, LCMHC

  • Experience12 years
  • LocationNorth Carolina
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesAttachment-Based Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Elizabeth

Elizabeth "Libby" Burris is a licensed counselor with 12 years of experience in mental and behavioral health. She holds LPC and LCMHC credentials and practices from North Carolina, drawing on a background that includes inpatient and outpatient work with children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric clients.

Background and approach

Her practice addresses a broad range of concerns such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, intimacy challenges, eating and sleeping problems, parenting, self-esteem, career concerns, and bipolar disorder. Libby adapts her approach to each person she sees, emphasizing collaboration and an honest therapeutic relationship.

She uses methods like Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Existential Therapy to match interventions to a client’s needs and goals. Libby values meeting people where they are, building trust, and working together toward measurable change.

Prospective clients can begin by completing the platform’s intake questionnaire and scheduling according to therapist availability.

Approaches and Online Care that Fit Your Needs

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early connections shape current relationships and emotional patterns; it helps people who want to repair attachment wounds and build more stable bonds. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy and respect, offering a supportive space where clients set the pace and goals while the therapist reflects and helps clarify choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with practical strategies, often benefiting those struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD-related challenges, and coping skills.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works together with each person to identify priorities, try interventions, and adjust methods over time so the plan fits evolving needs, goals, and preferences. Openness and ongoing feedback guide decisions about which techniques to keep or change.

Online sessions provide practical flexibility while preserving therapeutic depth. Clients can connect by video calls or phone sessions for more immediate conversation, or use live chat and text-based messaging for shorter check-ins and between-session support. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to maintain consistency across life changes, while allowing licensed professionals to apply attachment work, client-centered listening, and CBT tools in ways suited to each format.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Areas of focus include stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family problems, grief, intimacy issues, eating and sleeping concerns, parenting and self-esteem among others.
What is the general therapeutic style and approach?
The therapist emphasizes a collaborative, client-centered style and tailors treatment to individual needs using evidence-informed approaches such as CBT, attachment work, EFT, and existential exploration.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 12 years of experience in mental and behavioral health, working across inpatient and outpatient settings with a range of client needs.
What credentials and location are on record?
She holds LPC and LCMHC credentials with licensing details listed as PA LPC PC010837 and NC LCMHC 20922 and practices from North Carolina.
Which languages are offered and can international clients join?
Services are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
In what session formats can clients meet with her?
Available session formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with this therapist?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule appointments based on therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseAnger managementDepressionADHD

Also works with

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 approaches

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

Experience

12+ years

Licensed

Pennsylvania, North Carolina

Languages

English

What Elizabeth can help with

Elizabeth "Libby" Burris works with clients on stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger management, depression, and ADHD.

How Elizabeth approaches therapy

Elizabeth's clinical approaches include Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Psychodynamic Therapy.

Experience and training

Elizabeth is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in North Carolina, with 12 years of clinical experience.