- Client-centered care
- Skill-based tools
- Values and purpose
About Ryan
Ryan Shelby Butler is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Arizona. He focuses on helping people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strains, addictions, grief, and the practical challenges of life change. He also supports concerns such as parenting, self-esteem, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and ADHD. Ryan aims to make the first step feel manageable and straightforward.
He draws on seven years of professional experience and a blend of approaches that suit different needs. Ryan uses client-centered listening to learn what matters most to each person. He pairs that with practical skills from cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior approaches to build new ways of coping. Attachment-based ideas and acceptance-oriented tools are added when they fit the client’s goals.
Ryan’s background includes a Master of Science in Professional Counseling and additional graduate study in Christian counseling. Before counseling full time he worked in higher education in roles that mixed advising, analytics, and student support. That work shaped his plainspoken, organized style in sessions.
Sessions typically focus on realistic, solution-focused steps. Ryan mixes teaching, reflection, and skill practice so people can test small changes between meetings. He speaks English and offers services across a range of life stages and cultural backgrounds for clients age 8 and up.
He spends free time with family, serves in church leadership, and enjoys reading and the outdoors. To begin, clients follow the site matching process and then schedule according to the available times.
He draws on seven years of professional experience and a blend of approaches that suit different needs. Ryan uses client-centered listening to learn what matters most to each person. He pairs that with practical skills from cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior approaches to build new ways of coping. Attachment-based ideas and acceptance-oriented tools are added when they fit the client’s goals.
Ryan’s background includes a Master of Science in Professional Counseling and additional graduate study in Christian counseling. Before counseling full time he worked in higher education in roles that mixed advising, analytics, and student support. That work shaped his plainspoken, organized style in sessions.
Sessions typically focus on realistic, solution-focused steps. Ryan mixes teaching, reflection, and skill practice so people can test small changes between meetings. He speaks English and offers services across a range of life stages and cultural backgrounds for clients age 8 and up.
He spends free time with family, serves in church leadership, and enjoys reading and the outdoors. To begin, clients follow the site matching process and then schedule according to the available times.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-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 approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy
Experience
7+ years
Credentials
Arizona
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice their thoughts and values, then take small actions that match what matters to them. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and adjustment to chronic health challenges. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness for people who struggle with intense feelings and relationship conflicts.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will listen to your goals and preferences, then suggest methods to try. Clients and the therapist check progress and adjust techniques if something isn’t working well. This keeps the process collaborative and focused on practical gains.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Many people find online work helps fit sessions into a busy week, makes follow-up easier, and lets skill practice happen in real life between meetings. Online sessions can support teaching new tools, guided reflection, and short check-ins that save travel time and make care easier to keep up with.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Ryan address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting concerns, anger, and life changes. Additional focuses include chronic illness, caregiver stress, ADHD, and body image.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He practices a blend of client-centered listening and practical skill teaching. Sessions often combine acceptance-oriented work, cognitive and dialectical behavior techniques, and attachment-focused ideas.
How much experience does he have?
Ryan has seven years of professional counseling experience since beginning practice in 2018. His prior roles in higher education also informed his counseling approach.
What credentials and region does he work from?
He holds a Licensed Professional Counselor credential - LPC - and practices in Arizona. The profile lists his credential as AZ LPC.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.