If you are struggling to cope with symptoms of depression, anxiety, trauma, insomnia, or other difficulties managing emotions or changes in your life, navigating life and all its responsibilities can feel like an overwhelming task.

My passion for working with individuals with acute and chronic forms of trauma stems from my experiences working with veterans, first responders, and law enforcement officers who often

experience occupational stressors that are inherent to this specialized line of work. Although these occupations have been areas of clinical training and interest, I can assist you regardless of your profession or background. Mental health challenges do not discriminate, and symptoms can develop over time partly as a response to our environment and experiences. However, we often have more capacity to make positive changes than we realize—especially with good support!

My primary approach to working with you or your teen is informed by the cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) model, which examines the ways your thoughts, feelings, and actions interact with and influence one another. This evidence-based approach helps to improve overall mental health and wellness for individuals with a range of experiences or symptoms across the lifespan. My work in hospital-based programs with children, adolescents, and adults addresses the ways that medical and psychological wellness exist on a two-way street, with a strong emphasis on addressing both aspects in your overall journey toward health and healing.

Additionally, if you or your teen struggle with chronic sleep problems or insomnia, I have a clinical interest and specialized training in cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), an evidence-based treatment designed to address insomnia symptoms, and can help you make progress toward a good night’s sleep!

I also conduct neuropsychological and socioemotional assessments for individuals across the lifespan to help clarify a variety of diagnostic concerns related to learning, attention, and cognitive and social-emotional functioning. Psychological assessments can be an invaluable investment, helping individuals better understand their symptoms and functioning while informing and prioritizing treatment and intervention recommendations.

Background: Dr. Libicki received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from American University in Washington, D.C. She earned her master’s degree in counseling with an emphasis in forensic psychology from Adler University in Chicago, IL, and obtained her doctorate in clinical psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology in Washington, D.C. 

Learn more here: Clevelandclinic.org CBT-I and Sleepeducation.org CBT-I