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Raymond Butts, LCPC, LPC

Stress, Anxiety Trauma, Abuse Self esteem, Motivation Career difficulties
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About me

I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and a National Certified Counselor, ( NCC) with other 30 years experience in both counseling and education. I started my professional career as an elementary special education teacher in the early 80's. I obtained my M.Ed in counselor Education in 1989 from the University of Arkansas and in 1989 I went to Alaska for the first time as along term substitute teacher. I worked in the Bering Strait School District, in Unalakleet, Alaska. I would return a year later, and work a total of 11 years as a teacher, itinerant school counselor, and village school principal in the district. I would go on to work in two other school districts before retiring from Alaska in 2004. After returning to Arkansas, and home, I worked as a kindergarten counselor in a center with 180 kids and 18 teachers. I fully retired in 2007. In 2009, I became a military and family life counselor and have been doing this for 10 years. My treatment approach is based on my training and my personality. I was trained in CCT and it fite my style, even though I so specialize in crisis counseling. I have found helping the client, and not necessarily directing the client is more effective for me. As I stated I specialize in crisis and PTSD counseling right now with the military, and their families.

Professional experience

30yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Trauma, Abuse Self esteem, Motivation Career difficulties

Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Caregiver issues and stress, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Emptiness, First Responder Issues, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Military and Veterans Issues, Mood disorders , Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality Disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Traumatic Brain Injury, Women's issues, Workplace issues

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

ME LCPC CC6667

AZ LPC LPC-22920

AK LPC PCOP36

MO LPC 2007014050

Reviews

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Ray has been such a blessing. It has been so easy to start the counseling process with him and he has really helped me talk through some things. I would HIGHLY recommend him to ANYONE. He is so easy to get in touch with and his past experience is indicative of how good he is at this job. 10 out of 10 recommend.

Written on Apr 17, 2024 after therapy with Raymond for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes

Most down to earth and understanding. Also understanding of what I've been thru.

Written on Apr 10, 2024 after therapy with Raymond for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues

He has total caring grandpa energy. I didn't really have that experience growing up and he gives off that vibe. 100% recommend

Written on Mar 04, 2024 after therapy with Raymond for 2 weeks on issues concerning self esteem

Raymond listens and helps me to understand my own feelings and checks up on me.

Written on Feb 25, 2024 after therapy with Raymond for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues

He is gifted in relating to people and sharing stories. He’s helped me through a wide range of both work and family issues. He frequently reaches out by text to check on me just in case I want to talk between sessions.

Written on Feb 10, 2024 after therapy with Raymond for 3 years and 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, and coaching

Raymond is a fantastic counselor and mentor. I could not be happier with the support, encouragement, and in-depth discussions. Raymond challenged me to better myself and think critically and empowered me to continue growing and changing for the better. Thank you!!

Written on Jan 02, 2024 after therapy with Raymond for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and career difficulties