Erin Smith, LPCC, LPC
Compassionate counselor for life transitions
- Stress and anxiety support
- Addiction and trauma care
- Couples and family therapy
About Erin Smith
Erin Smith is a licensed counselor based in Kentucky who brings a compassionate, strengths-focused approach to helping people navigate life’s challenges. She holds LPCC and LPC credentials - state licenses that authorize her to provide clinical mental health counseling - and has worked across individual and group settings with adults, adolescents, and children, as well as with couples and families. Her clinical experience covers addiction, anger management, domestic violence, depression, anxiety, stress management, and trauma, and she routinely addresses related concerns such as grief, parenting, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with major life changes.
Erin prioritizes building a strong therapeutic relationship at the outset, believing that a solid connection fosters progress and supports better outcomes. She is described by colleagues as supportive and present, offering empathy and consistent attention whether a person is facing crisis or celebrating milestones. Erin meets each person where they are, listens carefully to goals for the future, and adapts interventions to fit individual needs and preferences.
Her clinical style blends strength-based, cognitive-behavioral, and solution-focused methods to identify existing resources and develop practical coping skills. Erin emphasizes collaboration throughout treatment, encouraging open communication about which therapeutic techniques feel most effective. She sees therapy as a partnership that helps people recognize and use their strengths, and she welcomes the opportunity to support those taking steps toward improved well-being.
Erin prioritizes building a strong therapeutic relationship at the outset, believing that a solid connection fosters progress and supports better outcomes. She is described by colleagues as supportive and present, offering empathy and consistent attention whether a person is facing crisis or celebrating milestones. Erin meets each person where they are, listens carefully to goals for the future, and adapts interventions to fit individual needs and preferences.
Her clinical style blends strength-based, cognitive-behavioral, and solution-focused methods to identify existing resources and develop practical coping skills. Erin emphasizes collaboration throughout treatment, encouraging open communication about which therapeutic techniques feel most effective. She sees therapy as a partnership that helps people recognize and use their strengths, and she welcomes the opportunity to support those taking steps toward improved well-being.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
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 Approach
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
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Erin Smith have?
She has 9 years of experience.
Is Erin Smith a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credentials LPCC and LPC. License details are MN LPCC 4915 and AZ LPC LPC-21945.
In which languages does Erin Smith provide therapy?
Erin provides therapy in English.
Where is Erin Smith located?
She is located in Kentucky.
How can I work with Erin Smith as my therapist?
You can work with Erin through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Erin Smith work with international clients?
Erin does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Erin Smith cost?
Costs can vary depending on location and availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with Erin. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Erin Smith
Erin integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with attachment-focused work to address a range of concerns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values, accept difficult thoughts and feelings, and take actions that align with what matters most - it can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related struggles. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and developing practical skills to change them, which often helps with anxiety, mood concerns, and addiction-related behaviors. Attachment-Based Therapy explores relational patterns that shape how people connect with others and can support work on relationship, family, and trauma-related issues.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Erin works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit best for their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.
Online therapy with Erin includes video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility to fit into busy schedules and different comfort levels. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations, support continuity of care during transitions, and allow people to choose the format that feels most helpful for their circumstances.