LCSW

Lisa Butler, LCSW

Experience11 years
LocationNorth Carolina
Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
Therapy approachesAttachment-Based Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy

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About Lisa

Lisa Butler is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who draws on 11 years of practice to support people facing a wide range of life stressors. She blends empathic, client-focused care with structured, evidence-informed methods to address concerns such as stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, bipolar symptoms, and ADHD.

Background and approach

Her work also extends to relationship and communication difficulties, grief, trauma and abuse, and issues with self-esteem and anger. Using a flexible mix of approaches, she helps clients develop practical coping skills while attending to deeper attachment and emotional patterns that influence behavior.

Lisa emphasizes collaboration and tailored treatment so each person can explore difficult experiences, improve sleep and eating habits when relevant, and manage career or caregiving strains. She also offers support for more specific challenges including chronic pain and illness, blended family concerns, codependency, and substance-related problems.

Lisa practices in North Carolina and communicates in English. She accepts international clients and provides sessions through multiple online formats, enabling people to access care that fits their schedule and needs.

Her aim is to help clients build resilience, clarify values, and create sustainable change.

Therapeutic approaches and flexible online care

Lisa integrates attachment-based work and cognitive behavioral therapy to address both relational patterns and practical daily struggles. Attachment-based therapy helps explore how early relationships shape current expectations and emotional responses, which can be useful for improving communication and intimacy. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing concrete strategies to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, or ADHD-related challenges.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Lisa works with clients to clarify goals, assess what helps most in the moment, and adjust methods over time so therapy fits each person’s needs and preferences rather than relying on a single technique.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make care more accessible and adaptable to busy lives. These options allow clients to work on emotion regulation, coping skills, trauma processing, or relationship concerns from different settings and at times that reduce logistical barriers. The variety of formats supports ongoing engagement and lets licensed professionals match therapeutic tools to how a person prefers to connect.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Lisa commonly address?

She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship problems, and self-esteem challenges.

What therapeutic style does she use?

The practice combines client-centered empathy with evidence-based approaches such as CBT, DBT, EFT, and attachment-focused work to blend skill building with emotional processing.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Lisa has 11 years of experience providing psychotherapy and has helped clients with addiction recovery, family dynamics, workplace stress, and personal transformation.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is a licensed clinical social worker in North Carolina, credential NC LCSW C012197, and practices from that state while offering remote services.

Can nonlocal or international clients work with her?

Yes, she accepts international clients and provides services remotely in English.

Which session formats are offered?

Sessions are available as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Pricing varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to get started?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's 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 changesCompassion fatigueADHD

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 / loneliness Life 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 issues Young 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

What Lisa can help with

Lisa Butler works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, anger management, and self esteem.

Lisa works with individuals navigating complex life challenges.

Lisa works with stress, anxiety, and relationship dynamics.

How Lisa approaches therapy

Lisa's clinical approaches include 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, and Motivational Interviewing.

Experience and training

Lisa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in North Carolina, with 11 years of clinical experience.

Therapy style

Lisa aims to empower clients to build resilience, cultivate self-understanding, and create meaningful change in their lives.