About

Ryan Shelby Butler is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Arizona (AZ LPC LPC-21321) with seven years of professional experience beginning in 2018. Originally from Southern California, he lived in Montana before relocating to Arizona and brings a varied educational background to his work. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in General Studies with emphases in Psychology, Philosophy, and Business from Montana State University in 2006, followed by a Master of Science in Leadership in 2011, a Master of Science in Professional Counseling in 2015, and a Post-Graduate Degree in Christian Counseling, all completed through Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, AZ.

Before focusing full-time on counseling, he worked in higher education where he applied counseling skills across teaching, accounting and finance, analytics, and guidance for students and school leadership. He spends much of his spare time with family, serves in church leadership, enjoys reading and writing, and values time outdoors. As the youngest of six siblings and as a husband and father, he blends life experience with formal training in his clinical work.

His therapeutic style is holistic and eclectic, combining person-centered and life-experienced perspectives with spiritual/biblical, meditative, and psychoeducational elements. He uses realistic, solution-focused interventions and evidence-informed techniques drawn from Cognitive and Dialectical Behavior approaches, Family Systems, Narrative and Existential therapies, and Christian Counseling. He provides services to clients ages 8 and up from any gender and cultural background and addresses concerns such as stress and anxiety, depression, career issues, abuse and trauma, addictions, relationship and family conflicts, motivation and self-esteem, and other life challenges.

He approaches treatment with a values-based, purpose-driven orientation and emphasizes clients' existing strengths in the work of change. He recognizes that beginning therapy takes courage and encourages prospective clients to take the next steps toward support and growth.

Location:
Arizona, United States
Years Experience:
7
Gender:
Male
Languages Spoken:
English
Therapist of Color:
No
Communication Options:
Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

Specialties

Primary area of focus:Depression, Family, Relationship, Relationship, Self esteem, Stress, Anxiety
Other areas of experience: Abandonment, Addictions, ADHD, Adoption, Aging and geriatric issues, Anger, Antisocial personality, Asperger syndrome, Attachment issues, Autism, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic illness, Chronic pain, Coaching, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Compulsion, Control issues, Coping with life changes, Dependent personality, Disability, Disaster relief therapy, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce, Domestic violence, Family of origin issues, Fatherhood issues, Fertility issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Foster care, Gambling, Gender dysphoria, Grief, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intimacy-related issues, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men’s issues, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Obsession, OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Parenting, Personality disorders, Phobias, Porn, Post-traumatic stress, Postpartum depression, Pregnancy, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Separation, Sex addiction, Sexual dysfunction, Sexual trauma, Sexuality, Smoking, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Trauma and abuse, Traumatic brain injury, Vaping, Veterans, Visually impaired, Women’s issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Therapeutic approach:Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Gottman Method, Internal Family Systems, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Systemic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Credentials & Verification

  • Credentials: AZ LPC LPC-21321
  • NPI Number: 1164068789
  • License: LPC (Arizona) #LPC-21321 exp 2026-07-31

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How much experience does Ryan Shelby Butler have?

Ryan Shelby Butler has 7 years of experience in providing therapy services.

Is Ryan Shelby Butler a licensed therapist?

Yes, Ryan Shelby Butler is a licensed therapist with AZ LPC LPC-21321.

In which languages does Ryan Shelby Butler provide therapy?

Ryan Shelby Butler provides therapy in English.

Where is Ryan Shelby Butler located?

Ryan Shelby Butler is located in Arizona.

How can I work with Ryan Shelby Butler as my therapist?

You can work with Ryan Shelby Butler through Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging.

How much does therapy with Ryan Shelby Butler cost?

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