Lisa Butler, LCSW

Compassionate LCSW guiding healing and growth

Trauma and relationship focus
Anxiety and stress support
Online sessions available

About Lisa Butler

Lisa Butler is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in North Carolina with 11 years of experience supporting people through complex life challenges. She blends evidence-based therapies with a compassionate, holistic stance to address concerns such as stress, anxiety, trauma, relationship conflict, addiction, and mood disorders. Her work also includes support for grief, parenting and family issues, caregiving stress, chronic illness, and career-related transitions.

In sessions, Lisa creates a collaborative space where clients can explore their experiences, strengthen coping skills, and build greater self-understanding. Her approach emphasizes practical strategies alongside deeper exploration of patterns that affect attachment, communication, and self-esteem. She draws on methods from attachment-focused and emotion-oriented therapies as well as cognitive and skills-based techniques to tailor care to each person’s needs.

Lisa offers individualized treatment plans that reflect clients’ values and goals, helping them navigate life changes, recovery from addiction, and healing from trauma and abuse. She accepts clients from diverse backgrounds, including international clients, and provides services through several remote formats to increase accessibility. As an LCSW, Lisa combines clinical training and real-world experience to support meaningful, sustainable change.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsFamily conflictsAnger managementSelf esteem

Also Specializes In

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuse GriefEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepression Coping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Lisa Butler have?

Lisa Butler has 11 years of experience.

Is Lisa Butler a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which denotes a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details are NC LCSW C012197.

In which languages does Lisa Butler provide therapy?

Lisa Butler provides therapy in English.

Where is Lisa Butler located?

Lisa Butler is located in North Carolina.

How can I work with Lisa Butler as my therapist?

You can work with Lisa Butler through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Lisa Butler work with international clients?

Yes, Lisa Butler works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Lisa Butler cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Accessible Online Care

Lisa Butler uses Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationships shape present-day patterns and emotional responses. This approach can be helpful for people working through abandonment, connection difficulties, and repeated relationship conflicts. She also applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. In addition, her practice draws from Client-Centered Therapy that emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and collaboration so clients feel heard and can move at their own pace.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Lisa works collaboratively to match techniques to each person’s needs, goals, and preferences. She partners with clients to evaluate what helps most, adapting plans over time as circumstances change.

Online therapy with Lisa is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and connect with a licensed professional from different locations. The remote formats support ongoing work on coping skills, relationship patterns, and emotional healing while respecting each client’s practical needs.

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