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Erik Libby, LCSW

Compassionate LCSW helping manage stress and anxiety

36 years in practice · based in Florida · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Erik

Erik Libby is a licensed clinical social worker with 36 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, and depression. He works with adults who are looking for steady support and practical ways to feel better. Erik speaks English and practices from Florida.

He focuses on clear, respectful conversations. Sessions are tailored to each person's needs and goals. He listens for what matters most and helps people set small, doable steps toward change.

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Background and approach

Erik draws on established, evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide the work. That means using approaches that match the problem at hand, whether it is anxiety, substance use concerns, or mourning a loss. He adapts pacing and tools to what fits each person.

Over decades of practice he has supported people through workplace stress, family of origin concerns, communication problems, and trauma reactions such as post-traumatic stress. He also addresses issues linked to aging and geriatric challenges, social anxiety, forgiveness, guilt, and men's concerns. Sessions can include talking through coping skills, planning behavioral changes, and practicing ways to face difficult feelings.

Erik aims to be sensitive and compassionate while helping clients move toward a more fulfilling life.

Evidence-based approaches and online sessions that fit your life

Erik uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques in ways that are easy to understand and apply. One common approach focuses on building practical coping skills for anxiety and stress, such as breathing strategies, activity planning, and step-by-step exposure to feared situations. These techniques help reduce avoidance and increase confidence in handling daily pressures. Another approach centers on working through grief and loss by naming feelings, creating routines that support healing, and developing ways to remember and move forward. This helps people manage intense emotions and find new meaning after a loss. Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Erik will listen to your goals and preferences and suggest methods that match what you want to work on. Together you can try options and adjust the plan based on what proves most helpful. Online sessions offer flexibility for a busy life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation from wherever you are. Phone sessions require less bandwidth and can fit into a work break. Live chat and text-based messaging make it possible to check in between sessions or use shorter, focused exchanges when that feels easier. These formats help people fit therapy into their routines and keep momentum between meetings.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does he help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, and depression. Additional focus areas include workplace issues, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety, and family of origin problems.
What is his general therapy style?
He uses respectful, plain-language conversations focused on practical steps. Sessions are tailored to each person's needs and paced to what feels manageable.
How much experience does he have?
He has 36 years of professional work experience providing behavioral health support and counseling services.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Different formats fit different schedules and communication preferences.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

What this therapist works with

Experience
36 years
Licensed
Florida
Languages
English

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