- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
About Ryan
Ryan Shelby Butler is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Arizona with seven years of practice since 2018. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, addictions, trauma, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting strain, anger, and life transitions. He also lists interests in ADHD support and coaching.
Butler trained with a Master of Science in Professional Counseling and has additional graduate study in Christian Counseling, along with earlier degrees in general studies and leadership. Before counseling he worked in higher education, combining administrative roles with student guidance and analytics. That background shapes his practical, down-to-earth way of working.
His approach draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy, and client-centered methods. Sessions often use realistic, solution-focused interventions and skills from DBT-style behavioral work, family systems ideas, narrative thinking, and existential questions.
He describes therapy as values-based and purpose-driven, and includes spiritual or biblical perspectives when clients want that included. Many clients find this mix useful for tackling self-esteem, motivation, commitment issues, and patterns that repeat in relationships or family life.
Ryan offers services for people ages 8 and up across genders and cultural backgrounds. To begin he asks prospective clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session using the online options on his profile.
How his approaches translate to online work
Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps name and shift hard-to-reach emotions and interaction patterns. It is often used when people want to understand repeated emotional reactions and their effect on relationships. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on values and small, practical steps to act in ways that matter. It helps people move forward even when difficult thoughts or feelings show up. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at early connection patterns and how they influence present relationships, which can be useful for settling recurring trust or closeness concerns.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work with each client to match methods to their needs, goals, and preferences. That means talking together about what feels most useful and adjusting the plan as the work progresses.
Confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make scheduling easier and help fit therapy into busy days. They can allow a shorter check-in when time is tight, avoid travel time, or remove the need to be on camera for parts of a session. These practical benefits often help clients maintain consistency while working on emotional patterns and life goals.
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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 challenges, addictions, trauma and grief, intimacy issues, parenting, anger, life changes, and ADHD.
What therapeutic style does he use?
He uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside ACT, CBT, Attachment-Based and client-centered approaches to guide sessions in concrete, skills-based ways.
How much experience does he have?
He has seven years of professional experience as an LPC since beginning practice in 2018.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with licensure in Arizona and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Click the See online therapy options button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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