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Erin Smith

Practical, relationship-focused counseling for adults

LPCC, LPC Kentucky

Experience
9 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
Approaches
Gottman Method, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English

About Erin

Erin Smith is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who works with adults on stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship concerns, depression, trauma, grief, parenting strain, anger, and self-esteem. She practices from Kentucky and uses practical, down-to-earth language to help people feel understood and guided.

Background and approach

She begins by building a strong working connection. Erin believes that a trusted relationship makes it easier to talk about hard things and try new ways of coping.

She listens closely and meets people where they are without judgment. Her approach blends different methods to fit each person.

Erin draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to challenge unhelpful thinking. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas to help people accept difficult feelings and move toward valued actions.

Attachment-based and client-centered ideas shape how she works in the room. That means paying attention to how relationships and trust affect daily life, and keeping the person's goals central.

She encourages people to notice strengths they already have and to build practical coping skills. Erin has nine years of clinical experience and holds LPCC and LPC credentials.

She is collaborative in planning treatment and invites open communication about which techniques feel useful. Her style is warm, present, and focused on small, manageable steps.

If a parent or adult is looking for straightforward support for stress, parenting strain, relationship problems, addiction, or trauma, Erin offers calm guidance and concrete tools to move forward.

Approaches that fit your life online

Erin uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice painful thoughts and feelings without fighting them and to take actions that match their values. This approach can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions by focusing on what matters most.

She also works from an attachment-based perspective, which looks at how relationships shape emotional patterns and safety. That approach helps when relationship worries, parenting strain, or trust issues are part of the problem.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Erin will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what techniques feel most useful, and she adjusts the plan as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video calls are useful for deeper conversation and visual connection. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging can be used for quick touch points, ongoing reflection, and flexible scheduling. These options help people keep therapy going around work, care duties, or busy days.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Erin commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, bipolar mood issues, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and present, focused on building a good working relationship and using practical steps. She collaborates with each person to tailor techniques to their needs.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She has nine years of clinical experience working with individuals in a range of settings. Her work emphasizes strengths, coping skills, and measurable progress.
What credentials and location should I know about?
She holds LPCC and LPC credentials and practices from Kentucky with licensure listed as MN LPCC and AZ LPC in her records.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered online?
Erin offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexible ways to connect.
How does cost and billing work for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

Also works with

Additional focus areas

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

Licensed in

Kentucky, Arizona, Minnesota

Languages

English