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Raymond Butts, LCPC, LPC

Stress and anxiety Trauma and abuse Motivation, self esteem, and confidence 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 fit my style, even though I do specialize in crisis counseling. I have found helping the client, and not necessarily directing the client is more effective for me. With over 5 years here at BetterHelp, my goal is to be the most effective therapist possible

Professional experience

30 yrs in practice
Stress and anxiety Trauma and abuse Motivation, self esteem, and confidence Career difficulties

Additional areas of focus: Coping with addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Coping with grief and loss, Parenting issues, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Concentration, memory and focus (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, Veteran and Armed Forces 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
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License information

ME LCPC CC6667

AK LPC PCOP36

MO LPC 2007014050

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Raymond Butts. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Ray has been great! Can't imagine talking with anyone else rhrough this tough time.

Written on Jul 24, 2026 after therapy with Raymond for 8 months on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues

Ray listens to my thoughts and feelings and responds with good advice.

Written on Jun 14, 2026 after therapy with Raymond for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, and anger management

“Ray is a great therapist who genuinely listens and creates a comfortable, judgment free environment. What really stands out is his real life experience and practical perspective, which makes sessions feel authentic and relatable. He’s understanding, easy to talk to, and I always leave feeling heard and supported. Highly recommend Ray to anyone looking for a thoughtful and grounded therapist.”

Written on May 09, 2026 after therapy with Raymond for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues

Raymond is involved, checks in and easy to talk with

Written on May 09, 2026 after therapy with Raymond for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and anger management

Great therapist and expertises, we are still in the beginning of therapy but it is going splendid

Written on May 08, 2026 after therapy with Raymond for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and adhd

Amazing and just what I needed!

Written on May 01, 2026 after therapy with Raymond for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse