Online in New Jersey, Pennsylvania
(Online Only)
Whether this is your first time in therapy or you're returning to continue the work you started, something brought you to this search today. Starting therapy can feel intimidating, even if it isn't your first time. I believe that the foundation of counseling is the therapeutic relationship created between the therapist and client: we are creating a team, and that requires trust, transparency, and feeling safe. It will be my goal to meet you where you're at and work at your pace, while also pushing you to meet the goals you outline for your treatment. I understand that whatever has brought you here is deeply personal and sensitive, and I vow to treat our counseling space with honor and respect. Feel free to reach out to me through email or phone call and we can set up a time to have a free consultation to see if we would be a good match to work together.
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Young Adult
Languages: English
Treatment Approach
- Art Therapy Uses creative activities like drawing, painting, or sculpture as a way to express emotions. It is especially helpful when words are hard to find.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) One of the most widely used approaches, CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with healthier patterns. It is effective for anxiety, depression, and many other concerns.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Combines CBT with mindfulness to help regulate emotions, tolerate stress, and build stronger relationships. Originally designed for borderline personality disorder, it’s now used more broadly.
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Focuses on strengthening emotional bonds in couples or families. It helps people identify negative cycles and create more secure connections.
- Existential / Humanistic Therapy Encourages people to explore meaning, freedom, and authenticity in their lives. It focuses on personal growth and living in alignment with one’s values.
- Family Systems Therapy Looks at problems within the context of the family as a whole. It aims to improve communication and balance in family relationships.
- Gestalt Therapy Encourages awareness of thoughts, feelings, and actions in the present moment. It helps people integrate different parts of themselves for wholeness.
- Motivational Interviewing (MI) A collaborative, client-centered approach that strengthens motivation for change. It is especially effective for addictions and health behaviors.
- Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) Emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and authenticity. It provides a safe space for self-discovery and growth.
- Psychoanalytic Therapy Based on Freud’s theories, it explores unconscious conflicts and past experiences. It seeks to bring hidden issues into awareness.
- Psychodynamic Therapy Explores unconscious thoughts and patterns that influence current behavior. It builds insight into how the past impacts the present.
- Psychoeducational Therapy Provides education and coping tools about mental health conditions. It empowers clients with knowledge and practical skills.
Education & Credentials
Libby Shaw LPC, ATR-BC, LPAT, ACS
- Female
- License # 37PC00662700
- Licensed in New Jersey
- Practicing Since 2013
Education: Arcadia University, Glenside PA, BA in Psychology with double minors in Pre-Art Therapy and Studio Art
Drexel University, Philadelphia PA, MA in Creative Arts in Therapy (specialty in Art Therapy)
Finances
Fees
- Average Session Fee For people who are not interested in using insurance or are unable to do so, 50 minute sessions are $120 per session.
- Accepts Insurance
- I accept most major insurances through Headway, including Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, United Health Care, Independence Blue Cross, Carelon, Oxford, Oscar, and others.
Libby Shaw Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available Online for residents of New Jersey, Pennsylvania
- Online Therapy Details: Depending on the preference of my client, I hold sessions through Doxy.me, at https://doxy.me/libbyshaw, or through an individualized GoogleMeet link.