Lisa Butler, LCSW

Compassionate, evidence-based support for lasting change

Trauma informed care
Anxiety and stress support
Relationships and communication

About Lisa Butler

Lisa Butler, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker in North Carolina who helps individuals navigate complex life challenges with a compassionate, whole-person approach. Her work is grounded in understanding how stress, anxiety, relationship patterns, and major transitions can affect daily functioning, self-esteem, and a sense of direction. With a steady and supportive presence, she helps clients explore what they are experiencing and identify practical steps toward personal growth.

Lisa creates space for people to examine communication difficulties, social anxiety, and the emotional weight that can come with change. She is especially focused on helping clients process trauma, work through relationship conflict, and move toward meaningful transformation. Her style emphasizes collaboration and respect for each person’s pace, values, and goals.

Using evidence-based methods, Lisa offers individualized support across a wide range of concerns, including addiction recovery, family and parenting dynamics, workplace stress, and emotional wellness. Her aim is to help clients strengthen coping skills, build resilience, deepen self-understanding, and make changes that feel sustainable in everyday life. She welcomes individuals from all backgrounds who are seeking thoughtful, compassionate guidance as they work toward healing and stability.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsFamily conflictsAnger managementSelf esteem

Also Specializes In

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuse GriefEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepression Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Lisa Butler have?

Lisa Butler has 11 years of experience supporting clients through a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, and life transitions.

Is Lisa Butler a licensed therapist?

Yes. Lisa Butler is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW). Her license is NC LCSW C012197.

In which languages does Lisa Butler provide therapy?

Lisa Butler provides therapy in English.

Where is Lisa Butler located?

Lisa Butler is located in North Carolina.

How can I work with Lisa Butler as my therapist?

You can work with Lisa Butler through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what fits your needs and availability.

Does Lisa Butler work with international clients?

Yes. Lisa Butler works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Lisa Butler cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Online Therapy Grounded in Connection and Practical Skills

Lisa Butler, LCSW, draws from approaches that balance insight, emotional support, and clear tools for change. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationship experiences shape patterns like closeness, trust, and fear of abandonment, which can be especially relevant when relationship stress or life transitions feel overwhelming. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the connection between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, helping clients notice unhelpful patterns and practice more workable responses to stress, anxiety, and day-to-day challenges. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be useful when feelings are intense or hard to manage.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Lisa collaborates with clients to clarify goals, understand preferences, and choose strategies that match what they are facing, whether the focus is coping skills, relationship dynamics, or personal growth. The work can shift over time as needs change.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options can make it easier to fit support into a busy schedule, keep momentum between sessions, and access care from a comfortable, familiar setting.

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