- Client-centered approach
- Practical behavior work
- Relationship communication
About Julie
Julie Butler is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in Iowa who helps people facing relationship struggles, low self-esteem, stress, anxiety, and addictions. She also supports those coping with trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and concerns related to codependency. Julie brings ten years of clinical experience to her work and offers a calm, straightforward style in sessions.
Julie focuses on hearing each person's story before deciding on techniques. She centers sessions on the client's goals and uses clear, practical strategies to test what works. Conversations often look at current patterns, try small experiments, and build habits that fit daily life.
Her approach mixes client-centered listening with cognitive behavior techniques and solution-focused tools. That means she listens first, then helps people identify unhelpful thinking, try different actions, and notice what changes. For relationship issues she integrates elements from the Gottman Method to address communication and interaction patterns.
Julie also uses motivational interviewing to help people find personal reasons for change. Sessions aim to be collaborative and paced to what the person can manage. Her work often centers on concrete steps rather than lengthy interpretation.
She invites prospective clients to consider what they want to change and to begin with a brief questionnaire and scheduling step. Julie works in English and accepts international clients; confirm session options before booking.
How Julie Uses Evidence-Based Approaches Online
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting. The therapist follows the client's lead, helps name feelings, and supports the person's own goals. This approach is useful when someone needs a nonjudgmental space to sort things out.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and actions that keep problems going. Sessions break problems into small, manageable steps and practice new behaviors between meetings. CBT is often helpful for anxiety, depression, and unhelpful habits tied to relationships or substance use.
The Gottman Method concentrates on communication patterns and day-to-day interactions in relationships. It offers specific skills for managing conflict and rebuilding connection, which can be useful for people wanting clearer communication and more predictable interactions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Julie will discuss options and tailor techniques to the client's needs, goals, and preferences. She collaborates to try approaches and adjusts based on what helps most.
Ask about online session formats before booking so you know what is offered. Confirm whether sessions will be video, phone, or another option. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people join from different time zones.
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Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Iowa
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Julie help with?
She supports people with relationship issues, self-esteem, stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, grief, parenting, ADHD, bipolar disorder, depression, and codependency among other concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. Julie listens first, then uses clear tools to change thinking and behavior step by step.
What is her clinical background and experience?
Julie has ten years of experience as a licensed mental health counselor working in behavioral health settings and clinical practice.
What credentials and location information are relevant?
She holds the LMHC credential and practices in Iowa.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients able to work with her?
She accepts international clients; confirm any session specifics before booking.
How does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in getting started?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.