- Values-driven support
- Skill-based steps
- Faith-informed options
About Ryan
Ryan Shelby Butler is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Arizona with seven years of clinical experience. He focuses on practical support for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, addictions, trauma, grief, parenting strain, ADHD, and related life challenges. Ryan aims to help clients find clearer direction and build everyday skills that fit their values and goals.
He trained in counseling and leadership, holding a Master of Science in Professional Counseling and a Master of Science in Leadership, plus a Post-Graduate Degree in Christian Counseling. His background includes work in higher education where he combined counseling, analytics, and guidance for students and staff. That mix shaped a down-to-earth style that draws on life experience as well as formal study.
In sessions he uses a blend of approaches rather than a single method. He integrates Cognitive Behavioral ideas, Dialectical Behavior tools, Acceptance and Commitment principles, Attachment-focused thinking, and client-centered listening. The result is a practical, values-oriented process that looks for realistic steps you can try between meetings.
Ryan describes his practice as holistic and purpose-driven, and he includes spiritual or meditative elements when clients want them. He frames therapy as collaborative - the client’s goals guide the work and his role is to offer tools, structure, and honest feedback.
If you want help managing emotional ups and downs, working through relationship patterns, or building coping skills after loss or trauma, he helps people break problems into manageable pieces and plan doable next steps.
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small committed actions toward them. It can help when anxiety or low mood make it hard to move toward meaningful goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going and teaches practical tools to change them, useful for anxiety, depression, and many day-to-day challenges. Attachment-Based Therapy examines patterns in close relationships and how early experiences shape current bonds, which can help with intimacy issues and recurring relationship themes.Finding the right approach is part of the early work. Ryan collaborates with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. He mixes elements from different approaches as needed and reviews progress together to adjust the plan over time.
The practical benefits of online work can include easier scheduling, shorter check-ins when needed, and fitting sessions into a busy day. Because session formats are not specified here, confirm current online options before booking to know what is offered. Many people find that remote sessions make it simpler to keep therapy consistent and use skills in real-life contexts between meetings.
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Ryan usually help people with?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, ADHD, and related life changes.
What is his general approach to therapy?
Ryan uses a blend of client-centered listening and practical strategies. Expect skill teaching, values-focused conversations, and realistic action steps between sessions.
What kind of background and experience does he bring?
He has seven years of professional experience and a background in higher education work that combined counseling, analytics, and student guidance.
What credential does he hold and where is he located?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Arizona and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.