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Erin Smith

Erin Smith, LPCC, LPC

Therapist in Kentucky

Compassionate counselor focused on practical change

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9 years of experience listed

LPCC, LPC professional credentials

English languages

  • Relationship support
  • Practical coping skills
  • Collaborative goal setting

About Erin

Erin Smith is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, and low self esteem. She draws on nine years of experience to support people through depression, trauma, grief, parenting challenges, anger, bipolar concerns, and other life changes. Erin focuses on building a strong connection first so people feel seen and heard right away.

In sessions she is present, compassionate, and straightforward. She meets people where they are and listens to what they want to change. Treatment goals are set together so therapy stays practical and relevant to everyday life.

Her working style blends cognitive behavioral ideas, acceptance and commitment principles, and a strength-based outlook. Erin helps people spot existing coping skills and then expand them into habits that reduce distress and improve relationships. She also uses attachment-oriented approaches when relationship patterns are a concern.

Erin has experience across individual and group settings and has worked with adolescents and adults. She emphasizes collaboration about techniques, inviting open feedback on what helps and what doesn’t. This keeps the work focused on the person’s priorities.

People who choose Erin often want hands-on strategies alongside empathetic support. She encourages realistic steps and regular review of progress. To begin, she asks prospective clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.

How therapy approaches shape online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting patterns of thinking and behavior that fuel distress and then practicing small changes to reduce symptoms. CBT is commonly used for depression, anxiety, and compulsive behaviors.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, needs, and preferences. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing more flexible scheduling. It can also let someone choose a quieter setting or a shorter check-in when days are hectic. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know how appointments are delivered. Licensed professionals, including therapists who use ACT and CBT, can adapt exercises for remote sessions so the work stays practical and focused on daily life.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

Also works with

Trauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

JealousyVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPhobiasProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Credentials

Kentucky, Arizona, Minnesota

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Erin help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting strain, anger, self esteem, bipolar challenges, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue.

What is her general therapy style?

Her approach is supportive and collaborative. She focuses on building a strong connection, meeting people where they are, and setting practical goals together.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has nine years of experience working in individual and group settings with adolescents and adults.

What credentials does she hold and where is she based?

She holds LPCC and LPC credentials and practices from Kentucky.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients accepted?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How does payment work and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Erin?

Select the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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