- Client-centered care
- Practical coping tools
- Men's wellbeing focus
About Raymond
Raymond Butts is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 30 years of experience in counseling and education. He draws on a client-centered approach to create a calm, respectful place for people to talk about stress, anxiety, mood concerns, trauma, and goals related to work and relationships. He practices in Arizona and offers services in English. Raymond's background includes long-term roles in schools and military family support, which inform how he listens and responds.
He began his career as an elementary special education teacher and later earned a Master of Education in Counselor Education in 1989. He spent many years living and working in Alaska as a teacher, itinerant school counselor, and village school principal. Those roles shaped his practical approach to problem solving and crisis work.
After returning from Alaska, he worked with young children in a school counseling role and later served as a military and family life counselor. That experience added skills in coping with loss, deployment stress, and first responder or veteran concerns. He also has experience addressing addiction, bipolar disorder, grief, and parenting stresses.
His day-to-day method favors listening first and helping people find their own solutions. He uses Client-Centered Therapy along with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused methods when useful. He also draws on Solution-Focused techniques to set clear, achievable goals.
People who choose Raymond can expect straightforward, practical conversations. He works collaboratively to develop strategies for managing symptoms, improving communication, and making life changes. To begin, follow the site’s Start Therapy steps and schedule according to availability.
How his approaches fit online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on meeting people where they are and listening without directing. It helps when someone needs space to work through feelings and decide on the next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches practical skills for change. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress management.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about needs, goals, and preferences. That conversation guides whether they emphasize client-centered listening, CBT skill work, or trauma-focused steps. The plan is adjusted over time as progress and priorities change.
The original profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, shorten commute time, and allow check-ins during breaks. It also lets people use tools such as thought records, goal tracking, and short skills practice between sessions to build habits that help in daily life.
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Experience
30+ years
Credentials
Alaska, Missouri, Maine, Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and mood disorders. Other areas include addiction, grief, parenting strain, and men's issues.
What is his general therapy style?
He uses a client-centered style that prioritizes listening and collaboration. He also incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused approaches when they suit a person's goals.
What kind of experience does he bring?
He has 30 years of experience in counseling and education, including long-term school roles and work as a military and family life counselor.
What credentials and region are listed?
He is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - and practices from Arizona with licensure listed in AK LPC and MO LPC.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.