- Relationship issues
- Family of origin
- CBT and solution-focused
About Julie
Julie Butler is an Iowa LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 10 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on relationship issues, self-esteem, stress and anxiety, addictions, grief, parenting concerns, and struggles related to mood conditions such as depression and bipolar disorder. Julie also helps people dealing with family of origin issues, attachment questions, adoption and foster care concerns, and related areas like codependency and abandonment.
Her style is straightforward and focused on practical change. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. She uses approaches that help people notice unhelpful beliefs and try new ways of responding. Expect work on thoughts, behavior, and day-to-day problem solving rather than abstract theory.
Julie commonly integrates Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused methods. She also draws on Motivational Interviewing and the Gottman Method when relationship communication or readiness for change are central. These methods are used to improve communication, manage mood and reduce harmful patterns that started in childhood or family dynamics.
Julie has experience supporting people who face complex, overlapping challenges such as addiction with co-occurring mental health symptoms or caregiver stress. She accepts clients in English and works with international clients as noted. Practical steps in sessions include setting small goals, tracking patterns that come from family roles, and rehearsing different responses to recurring situations.
People who choose her can expect clear, measurable steps to try between meetings and a focus on improving daily functioning and relationships.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so people can better understand their own thoughts and feelings. It helps when someone wants space to talk through family roles, identity, or relationship concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses hands-on exercises to change patterns that cause anxiety or low mood. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes small, practical steps and goals to build momentum and address immediate problems such as communication breakdowns or coping with life changes.Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss what matters most, try methods that fit the person’s goals, and adjust the plan based on how the work proceeds. That conversation helps decide whether to emphasize skills practice, communication work, or motivational techniques in sessions.
The original biography did not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and make it simpler to share worksheets or homework during the meeting. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises used in CBT, Client-Centered, and Solution-Focused work to remote sessions so the same practical tasks are possible even when meeting remotely.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Iowa
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with relationship difficulties, self-esteem, anxiety, stress, addictions, grief, parenting concerns, mood conditions, and family of origin issues among other related areas.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, conversational approach that focuses on changing thoughts and behaviors and on setting short-term goals to improve daily life and relationships.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of experience as an LMHC working in behavioral health settings and with a range of presenting problems.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an Iowa LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) and practices in the state of Iowa.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients as noted.
What session formats are used?
The original biography did not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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