Julie Butler

Julie Butler is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in Iowa. She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship struggles, parenting concerns, addiction, ADHD, and other life changes. Julie also supports people working through trauma, self-esteem issues, career questions, and challenges related to adoption, attachment, or caregiving stress.

Julie brings ten years of direct clinical experience to her work. She focuses on understanding the beliefs and patterns that shape daily life. Sessions are straightforward and goal-focused. Julie uses clear, practical tools so clients can notice change between visits.

Her style centers on listening first and then collaborating on steps that fit each person. She blends client-centered conversations with cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused strategies. That mix helps people reframe thoughts, test different behaviors, and build small routines that add up.

Julie is familiar with relationship work and uses aspects of the Gottman Method to address communication and conflict patterns. She also draws on motivational interviewing when people face substance use or ambivalence about change. These methods are used alongside person-centered support to tailor care to what matters most to each client.

People looking to begin can expect a practical, down-to-earth approach. Julie aims to help clients move toward greater hope, clearer priorities, and more reliable coping skills. The focus is on usable steps that fit real life.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the person’s concerns. The therapist provides empathy and reflection so clients can name priorities and choose next steps. This approach is useful for grief, low mood, and times when someone needs space to sort feelings.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches ways to spot unhelpful thoughts and test alternate behaviors. It often includes short experiments or worksheets to try between sessions and helps with anxiety, depression, and stress. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, concrete goals and the strengths a person already has, which can speed up progress when time or energy is limited.

Finding the right method is part of the work together. Julie will talk with each person about their goals, experiences, and preferences, then suggest approaches to try. That decision is collaborative and can change as needs evolve.

If you prefer online sessions, confirm the exact formats available before booking since the biography does not list them. Online work can make scheduling easier, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a full session is not needed. It can also let people access a licensed professional from a different region or fit counseling into a busy week.