Erin Arney, LPCC, LMHC - Therapist in Kentucky

Family of origin work
Anxiety and stress
Values-based action

About Erin

Erin Arney is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) licensed in Washington and Kentucky with ten years of experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem concerns, and life transitions. Erin also addresses family-related patterns, including family of origin issues and attachment concerns.

Her practice blends several evidence-informed methods into straightforward conversations. Sessions focus on identifying current patterns, practical skills for managing intense emotions, and clearer communication. Erin uses tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to shift unhelpful thinking, and elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and small behavioral steps.

Erin pays attention to how early family roles and expectations still shape everyday choices. She helps people notice those patterns and test different ways of responding. Work may include identifying recurring roles in relationships, practicing new boundary language, and reducing guilt or shame connected to family obligations.

Sessions often include skill practice, reflective questions, and goal-focused planning. Erin draws from Attachment-Based Therapy when exploring relational patterns and from Dialectical Behavior Therapy for emotion regulation skills. The process is collaborative and paced to what each person can manage now.

With experience in clinical and community settings, Erin aims to help people manage symptoms and make clearer choices about relationships and responsibilities. She supports those coping with chronic illness, codependency, communication problems, and the emotional effects of aging and life change.

How Erin’s methods translate to online sessions

Erin uses several practical approaches that translate well to remote sessions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters most and taking small committed actions. It helps people who feel stuck by connecting values to daily choices and reducing avoidance. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current reactions and helps people notice and change those interaction habits. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers exercises to test and change unhelpful thinking. Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Erin will discuss different methods with each person and decide together which tools fit their goals, needs, and comfort. That collaboration means methods can shift as progress or challenges arise. The practical benefits of remote work depend on the session formats offered; the original biography did not list specific formats, so confirm options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce the need to travel. They also let people practice skills where they live and then bring observations back into sessions. Licensed professionals can use these formats to focus on skill-building, communication practice, and values-based planning without promising a particular service model.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsSelf esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependency Commitment issues Communication problemsEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgiveness Guilt and shame Isolation / loneliness JealousyVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobia Women's issues Young adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

10+ years

Listed in

Kentucky, Washington

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Family-related issues such as family of origin and attachment concerns are also included.

How would you describe her approach?

She combines client-centered conversation with practical methods like CBT, ACT, and DBT skills. The focus is on noticing patterns and building skills to respond differently.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Erin has ten years of experience working in clinical and community settings. That background informs work on family dynamics and life transitions.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds LPCC and LMHC credentials and is licensed in Kentucky and Washington. Her practice is listed as located in Kentucky.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

What formats are offered and how does cost work?

Session formats were not specified in the supplied biography; confirm current session options before booking. Cost varies with location and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin the process?

Start by selecting the See online therapy options button and completing the short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule a first session.

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