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, mood disorders, addiction concerns, trauma, grief, parenting strain, and issues related to ADHD and bipolar disorder. She focuses on practical steps people can take to feel steadier and more hopeful in daily life.
Julie draws on ten years of clinical experience. She centers sessions on the person in front of her and listens first to understand what matters most.
How Julie works
From there she uses straightforward techniques to change thinking and behavior, build communication skills, and set doable goals. Her common tools include cognitive behavioral therapy to spot and shift unhelpful thoughts, solution-focused work to map small changes that add up, and elements of the Gottman Method for improving communication in close relationships. Motivational interviewing helps when someone is unsure about making changes.
Julie aims for clear, measurable progress rather than vague theory. Sessions tend to be practical and collaborative, with small homework tasks and check-ins on what changed between meetings. The tone is respectful and down-to-earth.
She offers sessions in English and accepts international clients. People can work with Julie through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and appointments are scheduled based on availability.
Julie’s LMHC credential reflects her professional standing in Iowa and informs her clinical practice and decision-making.
Julie lists 6 ways of working on the entry:
What Julie works with
The areas below are the ones Julie selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
Also listed
- Abandonment
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Adoption and foster care
- Anger management
- Attachment issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Blended family issues
- Career difficulties
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family conflicts
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- LGBT
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Paranoia
- Parenting issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | LMHC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 10 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Iowa |
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Online support options
How Julie’s Approaches Translate to Online Therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person's perspective. It helps people feel heard and guides choices based on their values and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches specific skills to change them and reduce symptoms such as anxiety or depression. The Gottman Method emphasizes improving communication and conflict patterns in close relationships through concrete exercises and shared goals.Finding the best mix of approaches is part of the work. Julie collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She will try different techniques and adjust the plan based on what helps most in real life.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is useful for full conversation and visual cues, phone calls work well if video isn't possible or bandwidth is limited, live chat can be a brief check-in, and text messaging supports ongoing reflection and quick support between appointments. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into busy schedules, while still focusing on practical progress and measurable goals.
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