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Julie Butler, LMHC

  • Experience10 years
  • LocationIowa
  • Focus areasADHD, Relationship, and Self esteem
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Julie

Julie Butler is an LMHC practicing in Iowa who supports people facing a wide range of concerns, including ADHD, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, grief, trauma and abuse, addiction, and challenges around self-esteem and life transitions.

Background and approach

She brings a decade of professional experience in behavioral health and focuses on helping clients identify patterns that get in the way of feeling more capable and connected. Her approach blends collaborative, client-centered conversations with practical strategies drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused methods.

She aims to help clients reframe unhelpful thoughts, develop workable skills, and set attainable goals that lead to meaningful change. Julie also draws on elements from the Gottman Method and motivational interviewing when addressing relationship dynamics and readiness for change.

Julie frames progress as a gradual, client-led process and emphasizes skill-building alongside exploration of past influences. She accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English, offering flexible remote formats to fit different schedules and needs.

How specific approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and collaboration, with the therapist following the client's lead to explore values, strengths, and personal goals. This approach helps people who want a supportive space to make sense of their experiences and build confidence in their own decision making.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and developing practical skills to change behaviors and emotional responses. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and ADHD-related challenges where learning concrete tools and practicing new habits can produce noticeable improvements.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Julie works together with clients to identify which methods fit best with their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative planning helps shape session structure and the kinds of homework or skill-building that follow.

Online formats such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging provide flexibility for scheduling and make it easier to maintain continuity during life transitions or busy periods. These options allow licensed professionals to deliver structured therapy, track progress, and adapt strategies in a way that fits each client's routine and access needs.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Julie commonly address?
She works with many issues including ADHD, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, parenting stress, and career-related challenges.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and client-centered, combining supportive listening with practical skills training to help clients set and reach concrete goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Julie has 10 years of professional experience in the behavioral health field working with individuals and addressing a broad range of concerns.
Where is Julie licensed to practice?
She holds the LMHC credential with licence number IA LMHC 081447 and is based in Iowa.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are conducted in English, and she does accept international clients as part of her practice.
Which session formats are available?
Julie provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionADHD

Additional 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 issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Gottman MethodMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Iowa

Languages

English

What Julie can help with

Julie Butler works with clients on relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes.

How Julie approaches therapy

Julie's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gottman Method, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Julie is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor practicing in Iowa.