- ACT methods
- CBT and DBT skills
- Attachment focus
About Ryan
Ryan Shelby Butler is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Arizona with seven years of clinical experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, addictions, grief, parenting struggles, ADHD, and related issues. Ryan combines practical counseling skills with a values-orientated perspective.
He uses straightforward, person-centered conversation to identify patterns that began in the family of origin and still affect daily life. Sessions include evidence-based techniques from cognitive behavioral work and skills-based approaches. He also draws on attachment ideas to look at how early relationships shape current expectations and reactions.
Ryan trained in professional counseling and holds a Master of Science in Professional Counseling. He has earlier degrees in leadership and general studies with psychology, philosophy, and business emphasis. Before clinical practice he worked in higher education in roles involving guidance, analytics, and student support.
In session he mixes solution-focused steps with skills training from dialectical and cognitive approaches. He may include reflective, narrative, or values-oriented conversation when clients want to explore meaning and purpose. The focus is on what a person wants to change and practical steps to get there.
Ryan notes family and relational patterns, including attachment concerns, abandonment, adoption and foster care topics, blended family issues, and caregiver stress, when relevant to a client’s goals. He works with adults and with people aged eight and older, using clear, direct discussion and homework-style practice when it helps.
Outside of practice he spends time with family, serves in church leadership, and enjoys reading and outdoor activities.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify personal values and take small actions that line up with those values. It is often used for anxiety, low mood, and life transitions where getting unstuck matters.Attachment-Based Therapy examines patterns learned in early relationships and how they affect trust, boundaries, and closeness now. This approach can help anyone wanting to change how they relate in intimate or family relationships.
Ryan treats finding the right approach as a collaborative process. He will work with the client to try methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjust if something is not helping. The therapist and client decide together what to emphasize in sessions.
Confirm the current session formats before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-in meetings when needed. Some formats may let clients keep audio-only check-ins or schedule meetings outside standard work hours, which can help people maintain consistency while managing family and job commitments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, addictions, grief, parenting, ADHD, and related issues.
What is his style in session?
Sessions are person-centered and practical. He mixes solution-focused steps with skills training and reflective conversation.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has seven years of professional counseling experience since beginning practice in 2018.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Arizona.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and paid?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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