Shirley Butcher, LPCC
Therapist in Minnesota
Shirley Butcher is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) based in Minnesota who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, trauma and depression.
- Licensed inMinnesota
- Licensecc01420
- NPI 1891034120
- Experience6+ years
- LanguagesEnglish
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About Shirley
Shirley Butcher is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) based in Minnesota who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, trauma and depression. She also offers support around attachment challenges, abandonment, body image, codependency, and related struggles. Shirley practices in English and brings six years of hands-on experience to each session.
She keeps sessions straightforward and practical. Conversations focus on what feels most pressing and what can change day to day.
Background and approach
Shirley blends talk therapy with skills practice so people leave sessions with steps they can try between meetings. Her approach draws on attachment-based ideas that look at how early relationships shape current patterns. She pairs that with client-centered methods to keep the work grounded in each person’s goals.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are used to identify unhelpful thinking and build more effective habits. Shirley also uses techniques from Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach emotion regulation and distress tolerance. For people who have experienced trauma, she can incorporate Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing to address painful memories when appropriate.
Her style is direct but compassionate. She focuses on rebuilding internal safety, improving communication, and reducing symptoms that get in the way of daily life. Sessions aim for small, sustainable changes rather than quick fixes.
Credentials
- LPCC (Minnesota)
- License cc01420 · expires December 2026
- NPI
- 1891034120 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Shirley lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Workplace issues
Approaches Shirley names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Attachment-informed and skills-based care online
Shirley commonly combines attachment-based ideas with client-centered work to help people understand how past relationships shape present reactions. Attachment-based therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and helps people build safer ways of relating and self-soothing. Client-centered therapy focuses on the person’s goals and experiences, keeping sessions guided by what matters most to the individual.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot thinking patterns that fuel anxiety or low mood and to teach practical skills for change. CBT offers clear strategies for shifting unhelpful thoughts and building new routines that reduce symptoms over time. Together these approaches allow for both insight into relationship patterns and concrete tools to manage daily life.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Shirley will work with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That conversation shapes how sessions progress and which techniques are emphasized.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for in-depth conversations and reading nonverbal cues, while phone calls can fit a busy schedule or lower bandwidth. Live chat or text-based messaging can be useful for brief check-ins, skill practice, or when someone prefers writing. These options make it easier to access consistent care from a licensed professional while fitting sessions into daily life.
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Frequently asked
What concerns does Shirley commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and depression. Additional focuses include attachment issues, abandonment, body image, codependency, and communication problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and compassionate with a focus on clear steps. Sessions mix conversation with skills practice to help people apply what they learn.
What is her clinical background?
She has six years of experience in behavioral healthcare and counseling, with particular experience supporting people who have experienced trauma.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LPCC credential and practices in Minnesota as an LPCC in that state.
In which languages can sessions be held and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what works best for the person.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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