Erik Libby, LCSW

Erik Libby is a Florida-based LCSW - a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - with 36 years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, and depression. He emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in every therapeutic relationship and adapts conversation and treatment plans to each person’s specific situation and goals. Erik has worked with clients coping with loss and substance-related concerns as well as those managing mood and anxiety challenges, bringing decades of experience to create practical, individualized strategies.

Clients who work with Erik can expect a tailored approach that honors their unique history and current needs. He encourages the courage it takes to begin therapy and offers steady support throughout the process. Sessions are designed to meet people where they are, with an emphasis on building coping skills, improving communication, and addressing family or workplace issues when they arise. His practice focuses on helping clients move toward a more fulfilling and satisfying life through collaborative planning and compassionate care.

Evidence-Informed Approaches and Flexible Online Care

Erik Libby employs evidence-based therapeutic techniques that are practical and goal-oriented. One common focus is skills-focused coping work, which teaches concrete strategies for managing stress, anxiety, and depressive symptoms and can be applied to daily life challenges. Another area of emphasis is grief and loss work, which helps people process loss at a pace that feels manageable and supports emotional adjustment after significant life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Erik works collaboratively with each person to determine which techniques best match their needs, goals, and preferences. He adapts methods over time, tailoring the plan as progress is made and new concerns arise.

Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexible access to care from home or another convenient location. This range of options helps people fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable for them.