Shirley Butler, LCSW
- Montana
- MT LCSW BBH-LCSW-LIC-815
Not accepting new clientsVerified 23 hours ago
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Open 4 of the last 30 days
Live availability history
Open on 4 of the last 30 days
When Shirley was open to new clients. We re-check the BetterHelp listing once a day and record what it said, whichever way it went.
Availability over the last 30 days: open to new clients on 4 days, waitlist or full on 26 days. Most recent check, Oct 17: waitlist or full.
Days available
4/30
every one of the last 30 days checked
Availability forecast
Shirley has been open to new clients on 4 of the last 30 days.
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About Shirley
Hi, I'm ShirIey, I am a 63 year old Native American Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have over 20 years experience in the mental health field. I have worked in community mental health and I have worked in Tribal Behavioral Health. In both of these agencies I have worked as a crisis on-call therapist on rotation as well as seeing clients in office. Currently, I operate from a private practice which I established in 2013. Although I have spent a great deal of time living and working on the reservation, I have lived in many other cultures and I truly appreciate diversity. I have always been a very curious person so Social Work has been a great outlet for me to explore populations, cultures, and behaviors. I obtained a Bachelor Degree in 1998 in Human Services Rehabilitation from Salish Kootenai College on the Flathead Indian Reservation in Pablo, MT. I have a Masters in Social Work from Walla Walla University in Missoula, MT in 2004. Once I received my MSW, I practiced for three thousand supervised clinical hours before I was able to sit for my clinical license exam. I have worked with diverse cultures and populations. I am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) which has proven beneficial in the treatment of PTSD (Post- traumatic Stress) and other adverse/disturbing experiences. What disturbs or traumatizes us is unique to the individual. I prefer to spend time with each new client building a rapport and an alliance of trust and safety. I like to develop a plan of treatment that is tailored to the unique individual and with full collaboration. I am a firm believer in the healing process of telling one's own story and areas an individual would like to examine since they are best at knowing the parts of self they believe need to be examined to help them to progress and grow in their desired direction. I look forward to exploring with you! Read more Show less
What Shirley helps with
Specialties and approaches
Specializes in
Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changesRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorder
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 InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Also experienced with
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsForgivenessPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveWomen's issues