Ryan Shelby Butler, LPC

Ryan Shelby Butler is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Arizona who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and life transitions. He writes plainly and meets people where they are, offering straightforward guidance and practical steps. Ryan draws on seven years of counseling experience and uses everyday language in sessions so clients can focus on progress. He holds a Master of Science in Professional Counseling and a Post-Graduate Degree in Christian Counseling from Grand Canyon University. Ryan also completed a Master of Science in Leadership and a Bachelor of Arts in General Studies with emphases in psychology, philosophy, and business. Before counseling full time, he worked in higher education, where he supported students and school staff in a variety of roles. Ryan combines person-centered care with solution-focused tools. He uses techniques from cognitive and dialectical behavior approaches alongside attachment-informed and acceptance-based ideas. Sessions often include practical skills, reflective conversation, and attention to personal values. He describes his style as holistic and flexible, bringing life experience, spiritual perspectives when requested, and psychoeducational tools to help clients build skills. Ryan supports work on addictions, trauma, grief, parenting concerns, anger, and coping with chronic health or caregiving stress among other issues. Outside of practice he spends time with family, serves in church leadership, and enjoys reading and the outdoors. To begin, clients complete a short questionnaire and then schedule sessions based on availability.