Ryan Shelby Butler, LPC

Arizona LPC for relationships and life transitions

Stress and anxiety
Relationships and family
Trauma and grief

About Ryan Shelby Butler

Ryan Shelby Butler is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Arizona with seven years of professional experience since beginning clinical work in 2018. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in General Studies with emphases in Psychology, Philosophy, and Business from Montana State University (2006), a Master of Science in Leadership (2011), a Master of Science in Professional Counseling (2015), and a post-graduate degree in Christian Counseling, all completed through Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona. The LPC credential indicates formal training and licensure to provide professional counseling services in Arizona; his license is listed as AZ LPC LPC-21321.

Originally from Southern California, Ryan moved through Montana before settling in Arizona, and he brings prior experience in higher education where he applied counseling skills across teaching, advising, analytics, and student support roles. As the youngest of six siblings, and in his roles as husband and father, he blends life experience with clinical training to offer a holistic, eclectic approach that draws on person-centered principles, spiritual and meditative practices, and psychoeducational techniques.

His clinical work incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based methods, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy alongside solution-focused interventions, Family Systems, Narrative, Existential, and Christian counseling elements. He typically works with people ages 8 and up from any gender and cultural background on issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, self-esteem and intimacy-related challenges, parenting, anger, ADHD, and coping with life changes. He emphasizes a values-based, purpose-driven approach and holds the belief that individuals know their stories best and possess strengths that support healing and meaningful fulfillment. He recognizes that taking an initial step toward support can take courage and honors that process. Ryan is not currently accepting new clients.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteem Depression

Also Specializes In

Addictions Trauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-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 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 Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems Systemic Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Ryan Shelby Butler have?

Ryan Shelby Butler has seven years of professional experience, with clinical work beginning in 2018.

Is Ryan Shelby Butler a licensed therapist?

Yes. He holds the Licensed Professional Counselor credential (LPC) and is licensed in Arizona - AZ LPC LPC-21321.

In which languages does Ryan Shelby Butler provide therapy?

Therapy is provided in English.

Where is Ryan Shelby Butler located?

He is located in Arizona.

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

When working with clients, Ryan provides sessions by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Please note he is not currently accepting new clients.

Does Ryan Shelby Butler work with international clients?

Ryan Shelby Butler does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Ryan Shelby Butler cost?

Costs can vary based on location and availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current pricing and details, please click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started involves clicking the "Start Therapy" button and completing a short questionnaire to help match you with a therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule a first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging. Please be aware that Ryan is not currently accepting new clients.

Therapeutic Approaches Applied to Online Care

Ryan commonly integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in his work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without becoming overwhelmed by them while clarifying personal values and committed action - it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on understanding how early relationship patterns shape current connections and emotional responses, which can help with intimacy-related issues, relationship conflicts, and attachment concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and is often effective for depression, anxiety, and coping with change.

Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative process. Ryan works together with clients to identify goals, preferences, and strengths, and to tailor techniques from these modalities to fit each person’s needs and values.

For many people, online therapy offers flexibility and greater access to care. Sessions by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging allow scheduling that fits work, family, and daily routines and make it easier to maintain continuity of care. Licensed professionals can adapt these therapeutic methods to remote formats so that clients can practice skills, reflect on patterns, and pursue meaningful changes from settings that work best for them.

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