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Erin Smith

Erin Smith, LPCC, LPC

Therapist in Kentucky · 9+ years of experience

Calm, practical support for stress and anxiety

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  • Collaborative approach
  • Strengths focused
  • Practical skills

About Erin

Erin Smith is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Kentucky. She focuses on stress and anxiety along with related concerns such as depression, addiction, trauma, grief, relationship strain, parenting stress, anger, and self-esteem. Her approach centers on building a strong connection with each person so they feel heard and understood from the first session.

Erin uses a mix of practical methods to help people move forward. She blends cognitive behavioral ideas with strength-based and solution-focused techniques. This means sessions often look at thoughts and behaviors, identify existing strengths, and set small, doable goals to create change.

She emphasizes collaboration when shaping treatment. Erin listens to each person's preferences and adjusts techniques so therapy fits their needs. She encourages open conversation about what helps and what does not as work progresses.

Clients can expect a supportive, compassionate presence. Erin aims to meet people where they are and to be present during both setbacks and progress. She highlights coping skills that are already working and builds on them to handle new challenges.

With nine years of experience, she has worked in individual and group settings and with a range of concerns. If someone is looking for a practical, empathic therapist who focuses on stress and anxiety among other issues, Erin offers a collaborative style that prioritizes the therapeutic relationship.

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

How Erin’s Approaches Guide Online Work

Erin often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and then taking steps toward a valued life. It can help with anxiety, stress, and coping with change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful patterns, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and many everyday struggles.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Erin works collaboratively to decide which methods fit a person’s needs and goals. She listens to preferences, tests techniques, and adjusts plans so the work feels useful and realistic.

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the available session types before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, skip travel time, or check in during a work break. It also lets people try approaches such as ACT and CBT using direct exercises, skill-building, and reflective conversation from wherever they are able to meet. Licensed professionals can guide pacing and homework so progress continues between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Erin help address?

She supports people with stress and anxiety as well as depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and family issues, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, bipolar challenges, and coping with life changes.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style is collaborative, supportive, and compassionate. She emphasizes building a strong therapeutic relationship and adapts techniques to each person.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She brings nine years of experience working in individual and group settings. That experience includes work with addiction, anger management, domestic violence, and trauma among other concerns.

What credentials does she hold and where is she based?

She holds LPCC and LPC credentials and practices in Kentucky.

Are services offered in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.

How is cost handled for sessions?

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

How do I begin working with this therapist?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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