Shirley Butcher

LPCC

Minnesota

Practical, goal-focused counseling for life challenges

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At a glance

Credentials

LPCC

License

LPCC, Minnesota / cc01420

NPI

1891034120

Experience

6 years

Languages

English

Location

Minnesota

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

1. • Motivation-focused support
   • Skills for strong emotions
   • Trauma-aware care

   About Shirley

   Shirley Butcher is a licensed professional clinical counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, and LGBT-related concerns. She speaks plainly and keeps sessions focused on immediate challenges and practical next steps. Shirley aims to make therapy feel manageable for people who are worried or overwhelmed.

   She brings six years of clinical experience to her work and combines different approaches to match each person's needs. Clients can expect a collaborative style that centers their goals and priorities. Conversations often focus on building skills, increasing motivation, and addressing painful memories in ways that feel tolerable.

   Shirley uses methods drawn from Motivational Interviewing, Attachment-Based Therapy, client-centered practice, cognitive behavioral techniques, and elements of dialectical behavior work. That blend allows her to support changes in behavior, improve relationships, and manage strong emotions. Sessions move at a pace set by the person seeking help.

   In practical terms Shirley helps people with issues such as abandonment, attachment struggles, codependency, communication problems, dissociation, and challenges around body image and self-worth. She also addresses family of origin issues, divorce and separation stress, and feelings of emptiness or guilt and shame.

   Shirley practices in Minnesota as an LPCC, and she offers therapy in English. People interested in starting can expect a straightforward matching process and scheduling that fits their life.

2. How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

   Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method that helps people find their own reasons to change. It uses open questions, reflective listening, and planning to build motivation for steps like reducing substance use or starting new routines.
   
   Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns. It helps people notice how they relate to others, repair relationship responses, and feel more secure in connections. Client-Centered Therapy places the person's perspective at the center and emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and aligning work to their goals.
   
   Figuring out which approach to use is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose strategies that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean combining elements from different approaches over time rather than using just one method.
   
   Confirm current session options before booking so you know how Shirley is working with people online. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce time spent traveling, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Different session arrangements can also help when quiet surroundings or lower bandwidth are preferable, but check available formats before scheduling.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseDepression

   Additional focus areas

   AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWorkplace issues

   Therapeutic approaches

   Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

   Experience

   6+ years

   Listed in

   Minnesota

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What kinds of concerns can Shirley help with?

   She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and LGBT-related concerns, plus related issues like abandonment, attachment problems, codependency, and body image.

   What is Shirley's therapeutic style like?

   Her approach is collaborative and client-centered, focusing on motivation, practical skills, and pacing that suits the person. Sessions aim to be direct and goal-oriented without being rushed.

   How much clinical experience does she have?

   Shirley has six years of experience in behavioral health and counseling. That experience includes working with people who have experienced trauma and substance concerns.

   What are Shirley's credentials and where does she practice?

   She holds the LPCC credential and practices in Minnesota.

   Can people meet with Shirley in languages other than English?

   Sessions are offered in English.

   Does she work with international clients?

   She does not accept international clients at this time.

   How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?

   Cost varies with location and therapist scheduling; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

   How do I begin working with Shirley?

   Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a time based on the therapist's availability.

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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