- Values-driven approach
- Goal oriented
- Thought and habit focus
About Ryan
Ryan Shelby Butler is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Arizona. He focuses on practical help for everyday struggles like stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, and challenges with self-esteem or addiction. He aims to make the first step feel manageable for someone worried about reaching out.
Ryan earned a Master of Science in Professional Counseling in 2015 and completed additional graduate study in Christian Counseling. He also holds a Master of Science in Leadership and a Bachelor of Arts in General Studies with emphases in psychology, philosophy, and business. His clinical work began in 2018 and he brings seven years of counseling experience to his practice.
Before moving into full-time counseling he worked in higher education, applying counseling and guidance skills in diverse settings that included teaching and administrative roles. That background shapes a practical, solution-focused style that mixes psychoeducational tools with reflective conversation.
His approach draws on several methods, including cognitive and dialectical behavior ideas, acceptance and commitment perspectives, attachment-focused work, and client-centered listening. He weaves these with values-driven and, where appropriate, spiritual perspectives to match each person’s needs.
In sessions, Ryan typically uses realistic strategies clients can try between meetings. He emphasizes collaboration and helps people translate insights into everyday habits and thought patterns. People who prefer clear, goal-oriented steps alongside reflective conversation may find his style helpful.
Ryan earned a Master of Science in Professional Counseling in 2015 and completed additional graduate study in Christian Counseling. He also holds a Master of Science in Leadership and a Bachelor of Arts in General Studies with emphases in psychology, philosophy, and business. His clinical work began in 2018 and he brings seven years of counseling experience to his practice.
Before moving into full-time counseling he worked in higher education, applying counseling and guidance skills in diverse settings that included teaching and administrative roles. That background shapes a practical, solution-focused style that mixes psychoeducational tools with reflective conversation.
His approach draws on several methods, including cognitive and dialectical behavior ideas, acceptance and commitment perspectives, attachment-focused work, and client-centered listening. He weaves these with values-driven and, where appropriate, spiritual perspectives to match each person’s needs.
In sessions, Ryan typically uses realistic strategies clients can try between meetings. He emphasizes collaboration and helps people translate insights into everyday habits and thought patterns. People who prefer clear, goal-oriented steps alongside reflective conversation may find his style helpful.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCoping with life changesCoachingADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy
Experience
7+ years
Credentials
Arizona
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, life transitions, and situations where changing patterns of behavior matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought patterns that influence feelings and actions and then testing new ways of thinking and behaving to reduce distress. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and habit change. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships affect current patterns in close relationships and can help people shift how they connect and respond in relationships.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit best based on goals, needs, and personal preferences. Sessions are framed as a team effort to test practical strategies and build everyday habits that support change.
Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a weekly routine and reducing travel time, which can make regular check-ins easier to keep. Some people find phone or lower-bandwidth options easier for short check-ins, while video allows for more interactive skill practice. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are available and can pick what fits your schedule and needs.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Ryan commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, parenting, grief, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, anger, ADHD, and related topics such as self-esteem and coping with life changes.
What is his general therapy style?
Ryan uses a practical, person-centered style that blends solution-focused steps with reflective conversation and skills practice from evidence-informed approaches.
What is his professional background?
He has seven years of counseling experience and previously worked in higher education in roles involving teaching and guidance before moving into clinical practice.
What credentials and location are associated with this practice?
He holds the LPC credential and practices in Arizona.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not accepted at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the provided profile.
How does payment or cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
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