Julie Smith is a licensed clinician in Kentucky who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, and problems with anger.
01About Julie
Julie Smith is a licensed clinician in Kentucky who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, and problems with anger. She holds LPCC, which stands for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, and brings eight years of direct counseling experience to her work. Julie explains things plainly and focuses on practical steps people can use right away.
She usually starts from a person-centered stance, which means she listens first and adapts to each person's needs.
Background and approach
Cognitive behavioral techniques are used to spot and change unhelpful thinking and behaviors. Dialectical behavioral skills are also part of her toolbox for managing intense emotions and impulsive reactions. Much of Julie's background is with trauma and substance use.
She has long experience supporting adults after domestic violence, sexual assault and abuse, human trafficking, and stalking, and she also helps people struggling with drug or alcohol problems. She has worked with people who face panic attacks, mood disorders, obsessive compulsive behaviors, trichotillomania, and related challenges.
Sessions are offered through video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and comfort levels. Julie aims to make therapy feel straightforward and usable, with clear goals and follow-up steps between meetings. Her style is collaborative and practical.
She helps people build tools for day-to-day life and adjusts methods to match each person's progress and circumstances.
02Credentials
- LPCC (Kentucky)
- License 291335 · expires December 2026
- NPI
- 1033685342 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Julie lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Depression
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Impulsivity
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Trichotillomania
- Women's issues
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04Online support
How evidence-based approaches work online
Julie commonly uses person-centered work that begins with listening and shaping goals together. This approach helps people feel heard and keeps the focus on what matters most to them. Cognitive behavioral strategies are used to identify unhelpful thoughts and to practice different behaviors; these techniques are useful for anxiety, panic, and mood concerns.She also draws on dialectical behavioral skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. Those skills are practical tools for managing strong feelings, impulsivity, and anger. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process - the therapist collaborates with each person to decide which techniques fit their needs and goals, then adjusts the plan as progress is tracked.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video lets people maintain visual connection for deeper conversation, while phone calls can be a lower-bandwidth option. Live chat and text messaging are useful for shorter check-ins, quick skill coaching, or when typing feels easier than talking. These options make it simpler to fit sessions into a busy life and to continue care across different settings.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does Julie focus on?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, and anger. Additional areas include domestic violence, sexual assault and abuse, and substance use issues.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Julie uses a person-centered approach and works collaboratively with each person. She focuses on practical skills and clear steps people can try between sessions.
What is her clinical background?
She has eight years of counseling experience, with much of that work focused on trauma and substance use among adults. Her work includes supporting people after domestic violence and sexual assault.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds LPCC and practices in Kentucky.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can take place by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different schedules and preferences.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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