Meet Libby Coufal

Associate Clinical Social Worker

Libby Coufal, ASW, is passionate about supporting teens, young adults, and parents as they navigate major life transitions like pregnancy, postpartum, college, career changes, marriage, and retirement. With insight, curiosity, and a motivation to help, she empowers clients to overcome self-doubt and find clarity, balance, and connection in every phase of life.

Qualifications

Flowers

  • Associate Clinical Social Worker (ASW): Specialized in therapeutic practices that promote healing and growth.

  • Crisis Assessment Trained: Skilled in handling high-pressure situations with calm and effective solutions.

  • Trauma-Informed: Expertise in understanding and addressing the impacts of trauma on mental health.

  • Supervised by Allison Lieberman, LMFT, PMH-C

Libby's Therapeutic Approach

Libby’s therapy style is warm and collaborative, informed by attachment theory, somatic parts work, and psychodynamic approaches. She focuses on the interplay between mind and body to help clients process and heal past relational wounds, even if they aren’t fully aware of the impact of past traumas. Whether clients are experiencing anxiety, depression, or stress triggered by life changes, Libby provides a safe space for exploration and growth.

With a background in social work, Libby recognizes the impact of discrimination, inequity, and systemic challenges on mental health. She is committed to creating an inclusive, respectful environment where clients feel genuinely supported.

What You’ll Gain from Working with Libby

Working with Libby is about more than talk therapy—it’s about leaving sessions with tangible tools and a renewed sense of connection. Her clients walk away with resources they can use in their daily lives, feeling:

  • More connected with themselves and others

  • At peace with where they are in life

  • Confident and prepared for future transitions

Who Benefits from Working with Libby?

Libby works well with clients who are:

  • Experiencing anxiety or depression tied to life transitions

  • Teens who need a compassionate, relatable therapist

  • Individuals struggling with perfectionism and people-pleasing

  • Exploring unresolved attachment trauma and its impact on current relationships

Insurance and Payment Options

Libby accepts the following insurance plans:

  • Cigna

  • Carelon (Medi-Cal)

  • Aetna Insurance

  • Optum (United HealthCare)

Contact Information

Phone: (805) 874-7077
Email: libby@rootedharmonycounseling.com
Location: 107 N. Reino Rd. #1037, Newbury Park, CA 91320