Ryan Shelby Butler, LPC

Arizona LPC focused on relationships and resilience

Stress and anxiety support
Relationship and family help
Values-based counseling

About Ryan Shelby Butler

Ryan Shelby Butler is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Arizona who brings a blend of formal training and life experience to his work. Originally from Southern California and having lived in Montana before settling in Arizona, he earned a Bachelor of Arts in General Studies with emphases in psychology, philosophy, and business from Montana State University in 2006. He then completed a Master of Science in Leadership in 2011, a Master of Science in Professional Counseling in 2015, and a post-graduate degree in Christian Counseling, all through Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, AZ. He has applied his counseling skills across higher education settings where he supported students and school leaders while collaborating with colleagues in teaching, finance, and analytics.

As the youngest of six siblings and a husband and father, he draws on family experience and community involvement to shape a holistic, values-oriented approach. He integrates person-centered principles with evidence-informed techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral and Dialectical Behavior strategies, and blends narrative, existential, family-systems, meditative, and spiritual perspectives when appropriate. He works with people ages 8 and up across a wide range of concerns - including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma, addictions, grief, self-esteem, parenting, and life transitions.

Ryan emphasizes collaboration and practical, solution-focused interventions that align with each person’s values and purpose. He aims to help individuals identify strengths, clarify goals, and take meaningful steps toward greater resilience and fulfillment in their lives.

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 7 years of experience.

Is Ryan Shelby Butler a licensed therapist?

Yes. He holds the credential LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor. License details: AZ LPC LPC-21321.

In which languages does Ryan Shelby Butler provide therapy?

He provides therapy in English.

Where is Ryan Shelby Butler located?

He is located in Arizona.

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

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

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?

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 Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take committed action even in the presence of difficult thoughts or feelings - it is useful for stress, anxiety, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and mood challenges. Attachment-Based Therapy explores relationship patterns formed early in life and how they affect current intimacy, family dynamics, and trust, supporting work on relationship and attachment-related concerns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and he treats that choice as a collaborative process. Together the therapist and client review goals, preferences, and responses to interventions to shape a plan that fits the person’s needs and values.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place via video calls, phone conversations, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit support into busy schedules, manage caregiving or work commitments, and maintain continuity of care across locations. For many people, these remote options increase accessibility and allow therapeutic work to continue with consistent pacing and support.

Ready to start therapy with Ryan Shelby Butler?

Take the first step toward a better you.

Get Started