At a glance
- Credentials
- LMHC
- License
- LMHC, Iowa / 081447
- NPI
- 1205214269
- Experience
- 10 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Iowa
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Motivation-focused
- Goal oriented
- Strengths based
About Julie
Julie Butler is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in Iowa who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, grief, addiction concerns, and parenting strain. She also supports people dealing with ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, trauma and abuse, and challenges around self-esteem and life changes.
Julie draws on ten years of direct clinical experience in behavioral health. She uses practical tools that focus on how thoughts and actions connect, and on what a person wants to change next. Sessions tend to be collaborative and goal-oriented, with clear steps that clients can try between meetings.
Her approach centers on the person in front of her. Julie listens for strengths and values, then helps people use those strengths to meet their goals. She often blends Motivational Interviewing with client-centered and solution-focused techniques to support motivation and small, achievable progress.
Therapy sessions may include talking through patterns, practicing new ways of responding, and setting short-term goals. For life transitions and parenting stress, she breaks concerns into manageable pieces and helps people test small changes that fit their daily lives.
Julie aims to help clients feel more hopeful and able to move forward. She encourages practical steps and honest conversation so people can build on what already works for them and try new strategies when needed.
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How Julie’s approaches work in online therapy
Motivational Interviewing helps people resolve mixed feelings about change. It focuses on the client’s own goals and values and uses questions that draw out reasons for change rather than pushing advice. Client-Centered Therapy puts the person’s perspective at the center of sessions, with the therapist listening carefully and reflecting back what matters most to the client. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and gives practical exercises to test new ways of thinking and behaving.
Figuring out which approach or mix of approaches will help most is part of the work. Julie will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, rhythms, and preferences rather than imposing a single style. That way the plan adapts as progress is made or priorities change.
The original biography does not name specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce commute time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people practice new skills and homework in their everyday settings while keeping the conversation focused and goal-oriented. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionADHDAdditional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersParanoiaPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveYoung adult issuesTherapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Gottman MethodMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyExperience
10+ years
Listed in
Iowa
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Julie commonly help with?
She works with issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, grief, addictions, parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, and life changes like divorce or career shifts.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Julie uses a collaborative, person-centered style that emphasizes motivation and practical steps. Sessions focus on figuring out small changes and testing what helps in everyday life.
What background and experience does she bring?
She has ten years of experience in behavioral health and has worked in settings that involve individual and group support. That experience shapes a practical, skills-focused approach.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
Julie holds an LMHC credential and practices out of Iowa.
Can I work with Julie if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients, though you should confirm any regional or licensing considerations before booking.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before scheduling.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Julie?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers