Shirley Butcher , LPCC

Shirley Butcher is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) who brings a broad background in behavioral healthcare to her therapeutic work. She combines clinical knowledge with practical experience in mental health therapy and alcohol and drug counseling, creating an approach grounded in both professional training and a genuine commitment to client wellbeing.

Her practice centers on helping people who have experienced trauma, offering informed care that acknowledges the complex emotional and behavioral effects of difficult life events. Shirley balances a compassionate presence with clear clinical direction, aiming to help clients navigate symptoms, develop coping skills, and rebuild a sense of stability.

With six years of experience in the field, she integrates evidence-based strategies alongside relational understanding to address concerns related to stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, and trauma. As an LPCC - a licensed professional clinician trained in assessment and counseling - she focuses on practical interventions while attending to the individual story and needs of each person she works with. Shirley’s approach reflects a steady blend of professionalism and empathy, oriented toward helping clients move forward from pain toward healthier functioning.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Shirley draws on several evidence-informed approaches to guide online work. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on understanding how early relationships shape current patterns of connection and trust - it helps clients explore abandonment, attachment issues, and relational wounds to build healthier bonds. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) centers on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors - it is useful for managing anxiety, depression, stress, and patterns that maintain substance use. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that helps process distressing memories and reduce their emotional intensity, supporting recovery from traumatic experiences and abuse.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Shirley works with clients to assess needs, goals, and personal preferences, tailoring methods and pacing so therapy fits each person’s situation. She emphasizes a partnership in planning care rather than a one-size-fits-all model.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call or phone, live chat, and text-based messaging allow people to engage from locations and schedules that work for them. These options can make it easier to maintain consistent treatment, access support between sessions, and integrate therapeutic work into daily life with fewer logistical barriers.