Erin Smith, MSPC, KY | Mind Diagnostics

Licensed

Online Counseling

(107 reviews)

MSPC, LPCC Erin Smith

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

Mental health conditions are real, common and treatable.

And recovery is possible.

Erin Smith is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

More about me

Licensing: MSPC, LPCC Years in Practice: 7 State: Kentucky

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!

About online counseling

Online counseling allows you to receive care from an online mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Issues: Stress Anxiety Addictions Relationship issues Family conflicts Depression LGBT Trauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-related issues Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD
Languages Spoken: English

Services offered

Professional, confidential, and judgment-free

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Reviews for Erin Smith

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I can’t say it enough She helped me with the most painful experience i had Love her

Thanks for listening and having empathy

I was very hesitant when joining Betterhelp because I've heard so many mixed reviews but, after being matched up with Erin, I feel like my needs are worthwhile and actually matter. She has such a kind demeanor and really helps me to look at things from all angles to bring the anxiety down. I would recommend her to my twin sister if I had one.

Erin has always been so patient and listened to me in every moment I needed her. She has always had a wonderful attitude and brought a very calming presence to our sessions. I cannot recommend her enough!

Erin is great! She is a good listener and ask thought provoking questions. She is very knowledgeable in her field and will answer any questions you may have. I would recommend Erin to anyone wanting a compassionate, engaging therapist.

So far my sessions with my therapist have been very helpful. Her comments and recommendations have been very eye-opening to me. I would certainly recommend her to anyone I know.

Erin is compassionate, thoughtful and responds in a timely manner. I feel she really "hears" me and so very grateful for that . She recommends podcasts, assessments, videos and reading material that help with the process. She holds your heart in a sacred place and that is a gift not everyone can give.

She is nice and kind.

My sessions with Erin have been very helpful. She is not only an amazing listener, but she is also amazing at putting things into perspective by relating the struggles I am experiencing with daily life occurrences. I also appreciate how she takes the time to answer all of my questions, and explain everything. This is the first time I have felt that a counselor genuine cares for my mental health, and like someone is rooting for me and believes in my ability to overcome my hardships.

Erin Smith has been wonderful to talk to. She is very informative and answers quickly. She gives worksheet that help you practice what you learn.

I truly appreciate all the support she has given. She checks in regularly and has really helped me process through situations and strategies to help overcome and heal.

I have done therapy two other times in my life and was about to just give up. My husband pushed me to try again and I am happy I did. Erin has been a great help with understanding why my brain works the way it does.

Very professional, understanding, and kind. The right therapist for me.

I appreciate that Erin hears me and relates to me. She sends me videos and worksheets to help me process my issues.

Very positive and knowledgeable. I have had a therapist that sounded just as depressed as me, Erin is a breath of fresh air after that.

Erin has been very kind and understanding. She has been encouraging and helpful as I untangle some complex emotions. She makes suggestions and checks in, but never pushes. Highly recommend.

Erin is fantastic. She helps make me feel better.

Erin has been so much help already. She listens to me and is patient. Slowly expanding my mind with her

I have had quite a bit of therapy before being matched with Erin but after one session she brought out something about myself I never realize or had been told before. It was very eye opening and I feel it’s been a root of issues I’ve always experienced and I’m on the road to finally figuring a lot of things out thanks to Erin! For the first time I actually feel like I’m getting real therapy.

I have been in therapy with many therapists for the last 7 years. Erin has asked me questions no one has ever asked me before and provided me with resources I never knew of prior to starting therapy with her. She is kind and compassionate and finds a way to make me feel supported beyond the session time in all that I’m dealing with. I’m very grateful to have been matched with her. She brings a level of genuine empathy to her care that is unmatched.

Great

Erin has been great! I’m so glad I gave Better Help a try. I am very hopeful that Erin can help me through this tough time and give me some tools to cope.

Erin has been very helpful. She has an approach which is compassionate, caring and yet straightforward. She has experience to speak from and insights which are very helpful. Lucky to have found her.

Erin is amazing! She has done more than just helped me with issues, but she has taught me the skills on how to handle them. These are skills I now use all the time to help me if a variety of ways. I am so glad I have her support!

Erin Smith is WONDERFUL!!!!

Erin has been a great help in listening and giving constructive feedback along with homework to read and do.

Erin is very patient and attentive.

Erin has been extremely supportive and an excellent listener. She focuses.on the issues that are most important to me and has provided me with an array of resources that are tailored to my needs!

Shes kind and respectful. I love the casual approach to the therapy.

She is awesome!

I feel heard, understood. I receive feedback and homework which are very important tools to have when unpacking your emotions. I also feel safe and secure sharing things that are very personal, especially if I know sharing that information will help me to heal.

She is just wonderful

ART with Erin has given me a much better life quality.

Erin has done an amazing job working with me. She has helped me through a very tough time of my life and has provided me with much insight and comfort. She is a great listener and provides excellent information. Would recommend to my friends and family.

She’s amazing!

I felt like Erin was genuine and cared about my help. This is why I’m returning to her.

Erin has done an excellent job listening to me and giving me helpful solutions & resources to help.

Erin is great! I feel heard for the first time. She has wonderful advice and genuinely cares.

Erin is amazing!

Erin is very attentive, empathic and understanding. She has been a tremendous help!

Erin is great! I really like how she checks in on me if she hasn’t heard from me in a day or two. She listens and gives me great advice on what I am struggling with at that time. I think she’s pretty terrific.

I have had 3 sessions with her and have had so much growth in that time. She is understanding and kind. She has helped me see my a lot more good in myself.

Erin is great!

Erin is very patient, knowledgeable, helpful, and always available.

Seems nice and educated

Erin is amazing at assessing what you need and what kind of therapy you need. If you need someone to listen, she will. If you want advice and input, she’ll give it and even send articles and videos to help you understand yourself even better. She’s such a nice person and I’m very happy she’s my therapist!

Erin is a wonderful therapist, I have trouble opening up and she makes me feel very comfortable and lets me ease into the process.

Erin has helped me so much in just one session understand the reasonings behind my behavior and how to combat the issues I have on a daily basis. I feel so much less stress knowing I have tools and tricks to not feeling overwhelmed.

I love Erin because I feel like she relates as a human. I don’t feel like I’m talking to a therapist. I feel like I’m talking to another Mom/wife/friend who just gets it. I feel like she is super genuine and she is willing to give advice, suggestions, and “homework”, but if I just need to unload all my baggage on her she just listens.

Erin is extremely helpful and able to identify issues very quickly.

She amazing

Erin has been incredible in providing tools to support my goals. I feel like she actively tries to understand issues and provides support in meaningful ways.

Erin is such a great person and therapist. She is quick to respond and always has very good insight.

Great so far

Erin is awesome!! She is a very good listen, but also an amazing resource. She always recommends amazing resources to me to help with any problems I have, and even problems I didn't even know I had! Definitely my fave therapist I have ever had.

Erin is an amazing person. Zero judgement zone and truly cares about her clients.

I always look forward to my sessions with Erin. She is a very good listener (I usually have a lot to say!) And she gives me a lot of helpful insight, tools, links to videos, and recommendations for ways for me to better myself.

Erin has been very thoughtful, professional, helpful and quick to offer many options for continuing to work on issues at hand. She is good at what she does!

Erin is a great therapist and makes me feel very safe and heard without immediately jumping to fix things. I love her style

So far I have loved working with Erin.

My therapist is so patient, understanding, and available for me.

Erin is very understanding and offers a variety of ways to approach a situation. Not once have I felt judged in my vulnerability. She is very understanding and makes me comfortable.

I truly appreciate her

Erin has been extremely helpful within the last year I’ve been talking to her. She responds pretty quickly and is very honest and caring. I would recommend her to anyone looking for someone to just talk to to make thing easier

I’ve been able to discuss more with Erin than I have in years of traditional therapy. Where other therapists have dominated the conversation with self-help and coping mechanisms, Erin listens and still finds the time to offer those solutions without taking away from what I’m telling her. I look forward to our sessions.

Erin is wonderful!!

I love my sessions with Erin! It’s nice to be able to just get everything out and talk about things that are bothering me with someone who can give sound, impartial advice for the things I’m going through. She manages to keep harsh situations light and I always feel better after leaving.

Have really enjoyed working with Erin, she is great!

At first I was honestly skeptical about using telehealth for therapy, I was worried that not being in person would cause a disconnect, but this has definitely not been the case. Erin has taken the necessary baby steps I needed to get started with therapy and to understand myself, she has always been very responsive and respectful. Erin haaprovided multiple resources for me and I'm very glad I gave it a try!

Erin has helped me out tremendously. She is perfect at acknowledging my situations and why I feel certain ways about my issues. She gives me advice and plenty of resources for me to create solutions on my own instead of her telling me everything directly.

Over the past 3 months, Erin has been someone I can always count on to listen and help me when I need any kind of advice. I look forward to every session I have with Erin and I always feel so much better after them. I tell all my friends about how great she is and I wish I could share Erin with everyone!

Erin is so kind! She's a wonderful listener, compassionate, and always provided me with resources to help work through my problems. I've never been given so many free, external resources from a therapist before - she put in a lot of effort to help. I'm sad to go, but would recommend her to anyone that needs it :)

She reads me soooo well and I'm so impressed with how well she's working with me. It's like she's a perfect fit for me. ❤️❤️❤️

I'm so grateful for Erin! She's been able to provide me with so much validation and encouragement. Plus, she has a lot of resources that I needed that I hadn't even asked for.

Erin is wonderful. She came in my life when I needed her the most. She listens, addresses my worries, explains how to handle my worries and my stress. Encourages me, and make me feel more confident that I can make it through the hard times. She gives me resources on how to handle the difficult situation and how not to let it eat me up. I would recommend her in a heart beat!

Great in her expertise and approach

I am just now coming back to better help after taking a hiatus due to financial reasons. I was excited that I was still able to have Erin Smith as my counselor! She is awesome and always listens and always provides helpful tools for me so I am very happy that she is still able to be my counselor even after all this time has passed.

She's fabulous

I have had to go through so many therapists over the years. I have only had one of those therapists that I have really trusted. Erin has made it really easy to trust her. I’m sure I sound silly sometimes but she never judges me. She’s been so so supportive. I wish I could have run into her way earlier.

She has been helpful in assisting me to find clarity and organize myself to achieve certain tasks. This is mainly what I was looking for in a counselor. I've been going through many life changes that have overwhelmed me and she is helping me put them in perspective. She is also very respectful and sympathetic to grief I've expressed regarding my mother's passing. My issues are fairly normal and I'm not in any way despondent, so I can't speak to how she would be with someone whose having more trouble than myself. I personally just need some guidance, moral support, and someone to vent to in order to get through the life changes that confront me. In this respect, she has been very helpful.

Erin took time to read all of my personal info before meeting with me. She paid attention to details big and small. I felt like our conversation really mattered.

In just the couple of sessions she has made me more confident in going out in public and helping control my anxiety.

I was super nervous for my first video appointment. Erin made it so easy and comfortable I felt it was easy to open up to her after a few minutes. She has a very soothing tone and listens without making me feel awkward. Im glad I found a good match!

Erin makes me feel so comfortable and relaxed I want to tell her everything. she has helped me through such an emotional time and got me off of the emotional roller coaster! I tell people about her and how concerned she is for my needs. it seems as though she checks in with me when I need it most. I would recommend Erin and The Better Help group to everyone in need of counseling.

Erin has been amazing to work with so far! I’ve attempted therapy before, but never felt like I connected with my therapists or could really open up to them. Erin really breaks your needs down & helps you heal!

The past few months have up and down and Erin has been there for ever moment and I honestly couldn’t ask for someone better than she’s been. 5 stars for sure

Would highly recommend working with Erin. She has been extremely insightful, understanding, and responsive.

Erin is wonderful! She’s very kind and friendly when getting to know her. Even if our first session she unearthed thing I had been dealing with for years!

Erin is wonderful. She is supportive and caring. She listens and responds to my needs and meets me where I am at emotionally and behaviorally.

Speaking with Erin has been great. She supports my goals and has provided tools to help me reach them. I look forward to our meetings. I love she shared her experiences in life which helps me connect to the tools we are equipping me with.

Erin is a Superior Counselor and Human. Period

Erin always takes the time to listen to everything I have to say and on all occasions has provided meaningful feedback to every situation I have been struggling with. Erin aids me further with my issues by giving me interesting videos to watch and worksheets to work on which challenge me to work on myself and I feel like I get so much out of this service. Erin is an amazing counselor! Thank you so much Erin!

I love Erin, she has been very supportive for my needs. And goes the extra mile to make sure that I am well taken care of.

Very attentive and goal focused A good listener and somebody who has solid responses and honest feedback

Erin is great. Friendly, understanding, and able to somehow empathize with me without letting it get weird or personally opinionated. Absolutely 5/5 star experience with her. I absolutely love working with her and will continue to do so.

Erin has been patient and tends to understand. She provides tons of material and coping mechanism

I have only had two sessions with Erin so far, but she has already improved my understanding of my own mental health and the issues I am dealing with drastically. She is unbelievably kind and a wonderful listener and offers great resources so I can continue to work on and think about my mental health outside of our sessions. She is a lovely person and I couldn't recommend her enough.

Erin has been timely professional and kind in all of her correspondence

Erin has been so fantastic for me. I’ve never tried counseling before and she very quickly put me at ease. The advice, education and resources she has given me are easy and effective. I’ve seen a dramatic improvement in my head space in the past couple of months. She let me know it’s ok to not be ok. It’s ok to realize I’m only one human. I’m forever thankful I was matched with Erin.

great listener and provides the exact information i need to deal with the issues at hand. Always follows up during the week and between sessions to make sure I'm doing alright.

She’s great. Supportive and friendly and easy to talk too. Extremely willing to work at my pace!

so far, interactions have been powerful, meaningful, and helpful.

Erin has been extremely supportive in helping me realize what drives my addiction. I’m very introverted, so it can be difficult for me to talk about what’s going on so I love that Erin is able to drive the conversation and get me to express things that i would normally not let out. She’s given me different methods to communicate and while getting me to open up, i appreciate that she doesn’t push too hard as far as forcing me into a session or topic. She is a great counselor and from what I can tell, a great person as well.

Mrs Erin is amazing she has helped me see what I have been putting to the side for a long time now she is so kind and respects me and what I have been through she has been the one and only counselor that I feel who understands me at this point of my life I will most definitely recommend her for sure.

I really like Erin. I feel like she understands me and how I feel. She’s been very helpful. I like being able to talk to her.

Erin Smith has gone above and beyond my expectations. Her information and opinions are highly valued and I really feel like I have someone in my corner to help me get through the battles of life. Thank you!

I really enjoyed speaking with Erin. She's very easy to talk to.

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