Ginger Butcher, LCSW
About me
Creating a safe space where clients can feel comfortable is the top priority for me in my practice. It can feel overwhelming to share your challenges and struggles with someone you've just met. When we start working together, we will begin by building a comfortable therapeutic relationship. For some people, that may only take a session or two, and for others we will take a little more time to get there. We will go at a pace that feels comfortable for you. As we get to know each other, we will also work together to begin to stretch your comfort zone little by little, in order to help you make progress toward your goals.
I graduated from Eastern Washington University in 2008 with Master's Degree in Social Work. I immediately went into advocacy work supporting survivors of domestic violence and sexual trauma in a variety of settings. I have worked as an advocate helping survivors navigate the court system, in shelters, and worked in supervisory and senior leadership positions to develop survivor support programs in DV/SV advocacy agencies. In 2018, I took my advocacy skills and applied them to the mental health field. Now, as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I work with individuals with a history of trauma, anxiety, and depression.
I work primarily with adults, using a psychodynamic approach. Basically, this means that we will have conversations and dive a little deeper into the patterns that come up to help you better understand yourself. I also use techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma informed care, motivational interviewing, and dialectical behavioral therapy. Each person is unique, and I have found that drawing from various techniques makes for an individualized experience that is tailored to your specific needs.
Professional experience
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Depression, Coping with life changes, Caregiver issues and stress, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Midlife crisis, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
License information
AZ LCSW LCSW-21196
Reviews
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She is absolutely amazing, especially for someone who this is their first time in therapy as she is able to understand what I mean even when I don’t have the right words.
Written on Apr 08, 2024 after therapy with Ginger for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
She is awesome
Written on Apr 01, 2024 after therapy with Ginger for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She has been extremely helpful in recognizing what is truly wrong and how to fix it.
Written on Feb 05, 2024 after therapy with Ginger for 4 months on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Ginger is and has been a wonderful therapist to work with! She is a great support and is encouraging. Ginger is the best therapist I have ever been to. I thank her for feedback and thought provoking manners.
Written on Dec 21, 2023 after therapy with Ginger for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, anger management, and adhd
Ginger is a good therapist. We’re in the getting to know you phase but I think we’re a great fit so far!!
Written on Oct 24, 2023 after therapy with Ginger for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and adhd
Ginger was an amazing listener and supported me during a hard time when I didn’t have anyone else to turn to:
Written on Oct 18, 2023 after therapy with Ginger for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse