- Client-centered approach
- 30 years experience
- Addresses trauma
About Raymond
Raymond Butts is an LPC with three decades of experience in counseling and education. He combines a practical, person-focused style with years of hands-on work in schools and military family services. He practices in Arizona and conducts sessions in English for people who want straightforward help.
He began as an elementary special education teacher in the early 1980s and later earned a Master of Education in Counselor Education in 1989. Raymond spent much of his career in Alaska, working as a teacher, itinerant school counselor, and village school principal in the Bering Strait School District. That work included long-term placements in Unalakleet and other rural communities.
After returning from Alaska he continued school-based counseling and later served as a kindergarten counselor for a large early learning center. In 2009 he moved into military and family life counseling and provided those services for a decade. Those roles gave him extensive experience with stress, trauma, grief, and caregiver issues.
Raymond uses a client-centered approach and also draws on cognitive behavioral and solution-focused techniques. He aims to help people talk through problems and find practical steps forward. Areas he commonly addresses include anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and communication concerns, coping with life changes, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster.
He holds Licensed Professional Counselor credentials in Alaska and Missouri and practices as an LPC in Arizona. Raymond accepts international clients and works to match his methods to each person’s needs.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and helping people set their own goals. Online sessions using this approach let the therapist follow the person’s lead and concentrate on what matters most to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. In remote sessions this can include setting small practice tasks between meetings and reviewing results together.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Raymond will work collaboratively to decide whether client-centered methods, CBT, or solution-focused ideas fit a person's needs and goals. He adapts techniques based on what the person prefers and what’s working during sessions.
Confirm available session formats before booking so you know how those techniques will be delivered. Online work can make scheduling easier and help therapy fit into a busy life. It can support shorter check-ins, allow for work on tasks between meetings, and remove travel time from the routine. Ask about formats when you start so sessions match your schedule and day-to-day needs.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Credentials
Alaska, Missouri, Maine, Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Raymond commonly address?
He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, parenting strain, and coping with life changes. He also works with concerns like caregiver stress, first responder issues, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His style is client-centered, which means he focuses on the person's goals and pace. He also uses cognitive behavioral and solution-focused ideas to create practical steps and problem-solving strategies.
What is his background and experience?
He has 30 years of experience in counseling and education, including work as a teacher, school counselor, and village principal in Alaska, plus a decade as a military and family life counselor.
Where is he licensed and based?
He holds LPC credentials in Alaska and Missouri and practices in Arizona as a Licensed Professional Counselor.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English. He is also available to work with international clients.
What session formats does he provide?
Please confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are available for scheduling and visits.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Check the platform details for specific pricing that applies to your area.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.