Raymond Butts , LPC

Raymond Butts is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a National Certified Counselor (NCC) with 30 years of experience spanning both counseling and education. The LPC designation indicates state licensure to practice professional counseling, and the NCC is a national credential that reflects meeting established standards in the counseling field.

He began his career as an elementary special education teacher in the early 1980s and earned a Master of Education in Counselor Education from the University of Arkansas in 1989. That same year he moved to Alaska for a long-term substitute teaching position and subsequently worked in the Bering Strait School District in Unalakleet. Over the next decade he served as a teacher, an itinerant school counselor, and a village school principal, totaling 11 years in that district.

After roles in two additional school districts, he retired from Alaska in 2004 and returned to Arkansas, where he worked as a kindergarten counselor in a center serving 180 children and 18 teachers. He fully retired in 2007, then in 2009 began work as a military and family life counselor, a role he held for 10 years. His background combines classroom experience, school leadership, and focused family support.

Raymond’s therapeutic style reflects his training and personality. He trained in client-centered therapy, which aligns with his preference for supporting clients rather than directing them, and he has developed a specialty in crisis counseling. His practice emphasizes helping individuals find their own solutions while offering steady guidance aimed at practical, meaningful progress.

Approaches to Treatment and Online Support

Raymond draws on client-centered therapy, which focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental environment where the client leads the pace and direction of change. This approach is useful for building self-esteem, navigating life transitions, and exploring personal values.

He also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is practical and problem-focused, often supporting work on anxiety, depression, and coping strategies for daily challenges.

In addition, trauma-focused techniques are part of his work, offering targeted support for people who have experienced traumatic events or crisis situations. These methods aim to reduce distressing symptoms and help clients regain a sense of control over their lives.

Finding the most effective approach is a collaborative process. Raymond will work with each individual to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and then tailor a plan that fits the person rather than forcing a single method.

Online therapy with Raymond offers flexible access through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit appointments into busy schedules, support people who live far from traditional offices, and allow ongoing contact between sessions in ways that meet different communication preferences.