- Relationship-focused
- Skill building
- Trauma-informed
About Shirley
Shirley Butcher is a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) based in Minnesota who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and concerns related to LGBT issues. She also works with people facing codependency, attachment and abandonment concerns, and problems with communication or control. Her approach is practical and direct, aimed at making day-to-day living feel more manageable.
Shirley blends talk therapy with skill-building so people can notice small changes that add up. She uses methods that focus on relationships, thought patterns, and emotional regulation. Sessions are conversational but focused, so clients leave with concrete steps to try between visits.
With six years of experience in behavioral health, Shirley draws on work across mental health and alcohol and drug counseling. That background informs her understanding of co-occurring issues and complex histories. She pays attention to how past wounds affect present choices and relationships.
Her style is calm and steady. Shirley listens closely and helps people sort through strong feelings, confusing patterns, and difficult memories. When trauma is part of the story, she uses approaches that address both the emotions and the thinking that keep people stuck.
People who choose Shirley often want straightforward help with symptoms and with the everyday habits that keep problems going. She aims to help clients build clearer boundaries, healthier communication, and more reliable coping skills.
Approaches used in online therapy and what to expect
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. It helps people understand why they repeat certain relationship behaviors and offers ways to form steadier connections. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's experience in the moment. The therapist listens deeply and follows the client's pace so people feel heard and can make choices that fit their values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with practical exercises and short experiments to reduce anxiety and change patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Shirley will partner with each person to identify which methods match their goals, needs, and comfort level. That collaborative process means plans can change as someone learns more about what helps them most.
Confirm the session formats directly before booking, as this profile does not list specific options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing more flexible scheduling. It can also make some check-ins shorter or easier to manage when energy or time is limited. Licensed professionals can adapt these approaches to work over distance, focusing on skills, emotional processing, and rebuilding healthier relationship habits without promising a particular session type.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Shirley commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and LGBT-related concerns, plus issues like codependency and attachment problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Shirley uses a conversational, practical style that focuses on skills and small changes people can use between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She has six years of experience in behavioral health and has worked in settings that include mental health and alcohol and drug counseling.
What credential and region are associated with this therapist?
She holds the LPCC credential and practices in Minnesota.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in getting started?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.