Erin Smith, LPCC, LPC

Erin Smith is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC and LPC, practicing in Kentucky with nine years of clinical experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem issues, bipolar challenges, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue.

Erin uses clear, practical methods in sessions. She focuses on building a working relationship first so conversation and problem-solving can move forward. She prefers a collaborative approach, asking clients what techniques feel useful and adjusting plans based on progress.

The therapist draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice unhelpful thoughts and change patterns of behavior. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take manageable action. Elements of Attachment-Based and Client-Centered work shape how she talks about relationships and supports individual goals.

Sessions often include identifying strengths and skills a person already has, then practicing small, concrete steps to reduce symptoms and improve daily routines. Erin emphasizes active listening and open communication while clients learn new responses to old problems.

She has worked with adults, adolescents, and children in both individual and group settings, and has experience with couples and families. That background informs how she adapts methods to different situations and ages.

Practically, Erin encourages people to set clear, measurable goals and to review progress regularly. She invites prospective clients to consider whether a structured, skills-focused approach fits their needs before scheduling a session.

How Erin uses structured approaches in remote sessions