Lisa Butler

Compassionate, evidence-based care for life transitions

LCSW North Carolina

Experience: 11 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Family
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages: English

About Lisa

Lisa Butler is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in North Carolina who blends practical strategies with compassionate support to help people facing complex life challenges.

Background and approach

She integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with attachment-informed and client-centered methods to address stress, anxiety, mood concerns, and difficulties that arise in relationships and family life. With eleven years of practice, Lisa draws on evidence-based tools to assist clients working through trauma, addiction recovery, and transitions such as divorce or caregiving changes.

Her work emphasizes a collaborative exploration of thoughts, feelings, and behavioral patterns so clients can develop clearer communication skills, healthier coping strategies, and improved emotional regulation. Lisa offers tailored guidance for issues including self-esteem, grief, eating and sleep disruptions, chronic illness and pain, and the impacts of compassion fatigue.

She also supports people navigating attachment and abandonment concerns, blended family dynamics, and substance or alcohol problems. Clients can expect a warm, goal-oriented approach that honors individual values while building practical resources for resilience and growth.

Lisa welcomes people from diverse backgrounds and helps them translate insight into sustainable change through structured, relationship-focused interventions.

Combining evidence-based approaches with online access

Lisa draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop concrete behavioral strategies for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy is also part of her toolkit, focusing on how early and current relationship patterns shape emotional responses and helping clients improve interpersonal safety and connection. These methods work together to address both symptoms and the relational context that sustains them.

Finding the right mix of approaches is treated as a collaborative process. Lisa partners with each client to assess needs, preferences, and goals, then tailors techniques so therapy feels relevant and manageable. This joint planning helps clarify priorities and adjust interventions as progress unfolds.

Online delivery options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats can make it easier to maintain continuity during life transitions, manage caregiving or work constraints, and access care across locations. Licensed professionals guide the process and adapt exercises and homework for remote formats so therapeutic work can continue effectively between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Lisa commonly address?

She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, eating or sleeping problems, and career-related stress.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her approach is collaborative and compassionate, integrating CBT, attachment-informed work, and client-centered principles to blend practical skill-building with exploration of relational patterns.

What background and experience does she bring?

Lisa has 11 years of clinical experience working with individuals facing life transitions, chronic health concerns, and patterns of emotional or behavioral distress.

Which credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

She is an LCSW licensed in North Carolina with license number NC LCSW C012197 and offers services from that state.

Can clients who live outside the United States work with her?

Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.

What session formats are available for online work?

Sessions may be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on client preference and availability.

How is cost handled for therapy with this clinician?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and services are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working with her?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsFamily conflictsAnger managementSelf esteem

Also works with

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 shame Impulsivity Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Licensed

North Carolina

Languages

English