David Butler, LPC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

David is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars: Clients are very satisfied with David. View 7 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Texas

Recent reviews

David is very friendly and easy to talk to. It was easy for me to open up to him about very personal subject matter. He has really helped me.

I've been working with David for 6 almost 7 months, and the progress I have made has been amazing. I came to therapy because I was ready to talk it all out, and David has been amazing at letting me process everything in my own time. He asks questions, uses his personal life experiences as references, and because of that, our sessions feel like I'm sitting talking to a friend rather than a therapist! Because of this progress and the help I've received from David, I am moving on to a brand new chapter in my life I never thought I would actually accomplish, moving out of state!!! December '21 can't get here soon enough. I look forward to continuing my therapy and continuing to grow and better myself!! Thank you David, for all you've done, do, and will continue to do!!

More about David

25 years' experience
Male
LPC

Welcome to BetterHelp! I am glad you are here. I want you to know that whatever you are struggling with that has brought you here, I am here to support you in your journey. Sometimes there is no one in our lives we feel like we can talk to or share our pain with, but I want to assure you I am here to listen and try to help you figure things out.

My journey through this AMAZING journey we call life, has been colored with fun and adventure, as well as trauma, profound loss, and heartache. My own life experience have taught me many things-among those compassion, empathy, and resiliency. I am a divorced father of five (four daughters and one son), a go-getter, silly and fun, a risk-taker, and adventurer. I graduated from Texas A&M University with a Master of Science degree in 1997 and was excited to start helping people change their lives. I became a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in 1998 in Texas and have been working with clients of all ages for the last 21 years with a variety of issues such as: anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, career and life transitions, relationship and family issues, parenting, intimacy and sexuality concerns, and among other issues. I enjoy experiencing life and have come to understand what it means to really LIVE life. I enjoy traveling the world and experiencing different cultures; I have been to Thailand, Japan, Hong Kong, Philippines, Costa Rica, Mexico, Canada, South Korea, among other places. I make working-out at Orange Theory Fitness, running, and hiking a regular part of my fitness regiment. I believe nutrition, exercise, spirituality, self-care, and healthy relationships are all important aspects of finding balance.

My professional experience is varied and across a wide array of settings as I have provided individual, group and family therapy in community mental health agencies, behavioral health hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and even correctional institutions. I use Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Mindfulness as my theoretical framework for helping my clients work through the issues that brought them to therapy. We will work together to determine the best approach for helping you on your therapy journey by establishing measurable goals to assist you in living your best life. Setting and realizing your goals is a team-effort and together we will work at your pace to effectively establish and achieve goals that make sense for your life. Whether you’re on an altruistic path of self-discovery, or ultimately looking to alleviate symptoms for a better quality of life, together we can work to achieve your goals!

Therapy is a journey and while you may feel lost or afraid right now, I am here to support you in finding your way to a more fulfilling life. It takes a lot of courage to participate in therapy and you have taken the first step in living your best life or being the best version of who you were meant to be. Having faced many adversities in my own personal life has taught me many things. Among these, compassion and kindness have proven to be valuable attributes in helping others. I look forward to supporting and empowering you.

Warm Regards,

David

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes Addictions LGBT Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-related issues Parenting issues Anger management Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coaching Compassion fatigue ADHD Abandonment Adoption and foster care Aging and geriatric issues Antisocial personality Attachment issues Avoidant personality BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture Blended family issues Caregiver issues and stress Co-morbidity Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Dependent personality Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) Divorce and separation Domestic violence Drug and alcohol addiction Emptiness Family of origin issues Family problems Fatherhood issues First responder issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Hospice and end-of-life counseling Impulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issues Midlife crisis Veteran and Armed Forces Issues Money and financial issues Mood disorders Multicultural concerns Narcissism Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Personality disorders Phobias Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Prejudice and discrimination Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling) Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-harm Self-love Sexual assault and abuse Sexual dysfunction Sexuality Social anxiety and phobia Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Motivational Interviewing

Licenses

David Butler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1124329883.

LPC · Texas · 14952 · Expires May 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.: Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.: Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.: There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for David Butler

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

7 reviews

Clients mention: Amazing Easy Recommend Calm Comfortable Great Helped Helpful Professional Thank you

David is very friendly and easy to talk to. It was easy for me to open up to him about very personal subject matter. He has really helped me.

David is very friendly and welcoming. He is someone you can talk to and feel at ease.

David is a good listener and also gives great feedback. I can feel he cares and is interested in my well-being.

I would recommend David Butler for patients, particularly those managing OCPD. While little is known about it, that has not deterred his invested eagerness to assist his clients. You might as well stumble together than blindly alone.

From the beginning, David emitted an energy of calm and prepared, as well as professional yet welcoming. I appreciate that he provided me with similar instances in his life from the beginning, which has futher allowed me to feel comfortable telling him things that no one else knows. He also leaves me with things to think about and questions me as well as gives me a different point of view.

David is interesting, intelligent and very empathic with a human connection. I feel he is also able to adjust his therapeutic style to suit my needs and draw on different approaches to suit the situation and the person in front of him rather than having a one size fits all approach. Probably due to this I easily developed a strong therapeutic relationship and rapport with him in a way I did not with previous therapists. I have found working with him very helpful in starting to acknowledge, recognise and work through my many issues and complex experiences of trauma, including gaining insight for the first time into symptoms I’ve had for years without fully acknowledging. I would highly recommend him to others.

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Frequently asked questions

Does David Butler offer telehealth visits?

Yes. David Butler works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does David Butler speak?

David Butler speaks English.

How many years of experience does David Butler have?

David Butler has 25 years of experience.

Where is David Butler licensed to practice?

David Butler is licensed to practice in Texas.

Does David Butler accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, David Butler accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does David Butler offer?

David Butler offers clients Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing.

How can I communicate with David Butler?

David Butler can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with David Butler?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.