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Erin Smith, LPC, LPCC

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Relationships Family conflicts Depression
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About me

I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in the states of Kentucky.. I have experience working with adults, adolescents, and children both in individual and group settings. I also have experience working with couples and families. Some clinical issues I have the most experience in include addiction, anger management, domestic violence, depression, anxiety, stress management, and trauma.

A main focus in my treatment is establishing a therapeutic relationship with the person first and foremost as I believe having a good connection helps facilitate effective counseling and provides the best outcomes. In therapy, I am supportive, compassionate, and am present with individuals both in times of struggle as well as times of achievement and progress. I make sure to meet each individual where they are at and actively listen to and respect where they would like to see themselves in the future with the help of therapy.

Working collaboratively with individuals on their treatment goals is a priority throughout treatment and I encourage open communication regarding what therapeutic techniques and approaches work best for the person so as to ensure the best therapeutic experience.

My counseling style combines strength-based, cognitive-behavioral, and solution-focused approaches to help individuals achieve their therapeutic goals. Identifying one's strengths and coping skills that can be used to help work through various issues is an important part of my therapy approach.

I truly value each individual therapeutic relationship and fully empathize with the different emotions a client may experience throughout treatment. I believe that each individual has the ability to overcome struggles but that sometimes having additional support in the form of therapy can help one to better identify and recognize the coping skills and strengths they already possess.

You have taken the first step in creating a healthier, happier you and I would be honored to help you in that journey!

Professional experience

9 yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Addictions Relationships Family conflicts Depression

Additional areas of focus: Trauma and abuse, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Jealousy, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Phobias, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)

Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

AZ LPC LPC-21945

MN LPCC 4915

KY LPCC 251392

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Erin Smith. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Erin is kind and compassionate. I found her to be a great listener but also able to speak wisdom to some of my problems. Highly, highly recommended.

Written on Aug 02, 2025 after therapy with Erin for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, family conflicts, and grief

Erin has been very helpful, and I feel very validated.

Written on Jul 17, 2025 after therapy with Erin for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and self esteem

Erin Fuckn Rocks, super nice and easy to talk to. It’s really nice she makes it that easy

Written on Jun 24, 2025 after therapy with Erin for 7 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and anger management

I love Erin! After taking a step back from therapy for a year, she was the only therapist I wanted to see so I rejoined! She’s been amazing with everything and I feel like she really listens and challenges my brain against the negative thoughts I have. 10/10 could not recommend more!!

Written on Jun 05, 2025 after therapy with Erin for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, anger management, and bipolar disorder

Very helpful

Written on Jun 04, 2025 after therapy with Erin for 2 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd

Erin does a great job, very understanding and professional.

Written on May 10, 2025 after therapy with Erin for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd