Abigail Buteau , LCSW

Abigail Buteau is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida. As an LCSW she holds a clinical social work license to provide psychotherapy and support to individuals and families. With five years of direct practice, Abigail has focused much of her work on trauma, family dynamics, and life transitions, bringing experience with children and families connected to the foster care and adoption systems who have faced abuse, abandonment, neglect, and complex trauma.

She has also supported older adults and their families through end-of-life planning and coping with serious illness, helping loved ones navigate practical and emotional decisions. Abigail works in partnership with each client, favoring a solution-focused stance that encourages clients to guide the direction of sessions while she offers tools, perspective, and collaborative problem solving. Her practice addresses a broad range of concerns including parenting, stress and anxiety, relationships, grief, self-esteem, career transitions, and compassion fatigue, and she aims to tailor care to the goals and preferences of every person she sees.

Collaborative Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Abigail commonly uses client-centered therapy to create a collaborative space where the client’s priorities guide the work. This approach emphasizes empathy, active listening, and support so the client feels heard and can explore personal goals and values. She also applies solution-focused therapy, which concentrates on identifying practical steps and small changes that move a person toward their desired outcomes rather than dwelling on problems alone. For clients coping with traumatic experiences, Abigail incorporates trauma-focused techniques that attend to the impact of traumatic events while pacing recovery in a way that honors each person’s readiness and resilience.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Abigail works with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She approaches this selection collaboratively, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Abigail is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options can make it easier to maintain consistent care while balancing work, family, and everyday life, and they support continuity of therapy even when in-person visits are not possible.