- Anger concerns
- Addiction support
- CBT and DBT methods
About Erin
Erin Smith is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Kentucky with nine years of experience. She works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship struggles, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting, anger, and self-esteem. Erin also lists bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue among her focus areas.
Erin favors building a therapeutic relationship first. She believes a solid connection helps counseling work better. Sessions begin with listening to what the person wants to change and what matters most to them.
Her style blends practical, strength-focused work with cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused techniques. That means identifying existing coping skills and testing steps that fit daily life. She invites clients to give feedback about which methods feel useful and which do not.
Erin also uses approaches that emphasize values, emotional regulation, and how relationships shape behavior. She encourages collaboration on treatment goals and adjusts techniques based on progress. The focus is on clear steps people can try between sessions.
She has experience across individual and group settings, and has worked with adolescents, children, adults, couples, and families in prior roles. Erin emphasizes active listening and respect for each person's goals. To get started she asks people to describe what they hope to change, then builds a practical plan to work toward those goals.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Erin uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that reflect their values. ACT can help with anger that comes from frustration, guilt, or feeling out of control. She also works with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and test practical behavior changes that reduce reactivity and improve coping. CBT is useful for workplace anger, rumination, and stress-related outbursts.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Erin collaborates with each person to see which methods fit their goals and preferences. She asks for feedback and adjusts techniques so sessions stay practical and focused on real-life change.
Confirm the current session formats before booking as the profile does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten check-in conversations when needed, and avoid travel time. Talk with Erin during the intake to discuss session length, pacing, and exercises that will be done between meetings so therapy fits into daily life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Kentucky, Arizona, Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues are addressed?
Erin works with problems like losing temper with close people, workplace frustration, built-up resentment, and living with someone elses anger.
What is her general therapy style?
She builds a therapeutic relationship first and uses strength-focused, cognitive-behavioral, and solution-focused techniques in sessions.
How much experience does she have?
Erin has nine years of clinical experience working in individual and group settings.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds LPCC and LPC credentials and practices in Kentucky with licensure listed as MN LPCC and AZ LPC in her profile details.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.