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Dr. Scott Butler, LPC

Stress, Anxiety Relationships Intimacy Depression Coping with life changes
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About me

Hi, thanks for taking some time to get to know me. I am Dr. Scott Butler. I am licensed in Louisiana and Arkansas as a Licensed Professional Counselor. I earned a Bachelor’s degree in psychology from LSU and a Master’s and Ph.D. in mental health counseling from the University of New Orleans. I've been offering counseling for over 30 years. I was married for 30 years and have three daughters; one is an attorney, one is a licensed professional counselor, working on her Ph.D. and my youngest is a junior in college.

I have worked in many different mental health settings including hospitals, crisis intervention hotlines, non-profit organizations, as a preferred provider for local and state agencies and over 20 years in adoption and foster care work. I have been deemed an expert witness in criminal and civil cases and have authored one novel, king cake baby.

I use a cognitive-behavioral theoretical approach to counseling which is a goal-oriented treatment that takes a hands-on, practical approach to problem-solving. I generally do 45 minute sessions. If interested in working with me, please provide your full name and an emergency contact name and number as this is required to facilitate professional counseling.

Life can be difficult, right? Sometimes, despite our best intentions, we simply need someone to help guide us to a better place. I am a trained listener. I take in the information you provide and turn it back to you in a step by step approach to help you move beyond what brought you to me. Beginning this process with the right counselor helps you get better, faster.

I hope to be that counselor.


Professional experience

22yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Relationships Intimacy Depression Coping with life changes

Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Family conflicts, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Attachment issues, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent Personality, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, Fertility Issues, Guilt and shame, Infidelity, Jealousy, Men's issues, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Sexual Dysfunction, Sexuality

Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Services offered

Video
Phone
Messaging

License information

LA LPC 6197

AR LPC P1902019

Reviews

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Dr. Butler is an amazing therapist! He’s reassured me when I needed it most and has listened to what I need from sessions. Highly recommend!

Written on Jan 19, 2024 after therapy with Scott for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd

Excellent therapist. Just who I needed.

Written on Nov 13, 2023 after therapy with Scott for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes

Fantastic therapist who is genuinely concerned about making improvements in your life.

Written on Sep 30, 2023 after therapy with Scott for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and compassion fatigue

Dr. Butler is a very caring and smart man. I enjoy our weekly sessions and he always helps me get to the root of issues going on.
Can’t thank him enough and look forward to continued help.

Written on May 15, 2023 after therapy with Scott for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties

Dr Butler just gets it man. He’s awesome

Written on Mar 16, 2023 after therapy with Scott for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Scott is the real deal. Gets you in and gets you out. He’s not there to pat you on the back and tell you what you want to hear. He’s there to be very, very real with you and ultimately teach you how to be a better version of yourself.

Written on Feb 02, 2023 after therapy with Scott for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd