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

Focus on sleep and rest
Collaborative goal setting
Practical coping tools

About Elizabeth

Elizabeth "Libby" Burris helps people who are struggling with sleep and rest issues as well as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns. She is Elizabeth Burris, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC). She has 12 years of experience in behavioral and mental health and works with adults across a wide range of concerns.

She draws on several therapy styles and matches the approach to each person's needs. Sessions focus on building trust, talking through current problems, and setting simple, realistic goals. Libby emphasizes clear, honest feedback so people can make steady changes that fit their lives.

Her background includes both inpatient and outpatient work and experience with children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. That experience informs practical strategies for sleep, stress, mood, and relationship difficulties. Libby uses techniques that help people recognize patterns and try new behaviors in day-to-day life.

In sessions she works collaboratively, listening first and then suggesting steps that feel manageable. Patients can expect a balance of supportive listening and practical tools to try between meetings. The overall aim is to reduce distress and improve daily functioning, including better rest and routines.

To begin, readers are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability. The process helps match personal goals to the right plan of work.

Approaches that guide online care

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships and how early bonds shape current trust and intimacy. It can help people who struggle with closeness, communication, or patterns that interfere with rest and relationships.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a supportive, nonjudgmental conversation where the person sets the pace. This approach helps people who need a listening space to sort feelings and try new ways of coping with stress or sleep problems.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. It offers practical steps and experiments people can try between sessions, which is useful for anxiety, sleep issues, and mood changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, try approaches that fit the person's needs, and adjust strategies as progress is tracked. Decisions about techniques and pacing are made collaboratively so the plan fits daily life.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the available session formats before booking so you know what to expect. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Licensed professionals can use a mix of conversation and structured exercises that translate well to virtual meetings, and Libby will help tailor the process to personal goals and routines.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma 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

Credentials

Pennsylvania, North Carolina

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Libby commonly address?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, plus sleep and rest difficulties and related issues.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her approach is collaborative and person-centered, with straightforward feedback and a mix of supportive listening and practical exercises.

What is her clinical background?

She has 12 years of experience in mental and behavioral health, with work in both inpatient and outpatient settings and a range of age groups.

What credentials and location are listed?

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

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English only.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How does payment and scheduling work?

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

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.