- Values driven
- Skill focused
- Faith informed
About Ryan
Ryan Shelby Butler is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Arizona with seven years of clinical experience. He brings a practical, down-to-earth style and focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, addictions, and codependency. He talks with clients about real problems and looks for workable steps clients can try between sessions.
He trained in counseling after earning a Master of Science in Professional Counseling and earlier graduate studies at Grand Canyon University. Before counseling work he spent time in higher education, where he supported students and school staff in roles that combined advising, analytics, and leadership. That background shaped his interest in practical solutions and life-focused coaching.
In sessions he blends client-centered listening with evidence-informed techniques from cognitive behavior approaches and dialectical behavior ideas. He also draws on attachment-based concepts and acceptance-oriented methods when they fit a person’s goals. Spiritual and meditative practices are part of his toolbox if a client wants to include them.
Ryan works with individuals ages 8 and up from diverse backgrounds. He aims to help people identify values, build skills, and take small, measurable steps toward change. He invites clients to treat therapy as a collaboration where their strengths guide the work.
Outside of clinical work he spends time with family, serves in church leadership, writes and reads, and enjoys the outdoors. He says starting therapy takes courage and he supports people who are ready to take that first step.
Approaches that translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and take behavior steps aligned with those values rather than getting stuck in unhelpful thoughts. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical strategies to change patterns that cause distress. It often helps with anxiety, mood, and coping skills. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early relationships affect current connections and can help people improve how they relate and feel safe with others.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ryan will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. He often blends approaches and adjusts the plan as people try techniques and report what helps.
Confirm the current session formats before booking so you know what options are available. Online care can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when a shorter touchpoint is helpful. It can also let people use practices like mindfulness or behavior experiments in their everyday environment while discussing results the next session.
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Experience
7+ years
Credentials
Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Ryan commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, addictions, codependency, and related concerns such as self-esteem and coping with life changes.
What is his general therapy style?
He uses a practical, collaborative approach that combines listening with concrete skills and homework. Sessions emphasize real-world steps people can try between meetings.
What experience does he bring to therapy?
He has seven years of counseling experience and a background working in higher education, which influenced his focus on coaching, guidance, and measurable supports.
What credentials and where is he licensed?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor with an Arizona LPC credential and practices in Arizona.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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