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Dr. Scott Butler, LPC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Scott 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 Scott. View 81 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Louisiana and Arkansas

Recent reviews

He is amazing

May 2024

Dr. Butler is an amazing therapist! He’s reassured me when I needed it most and has listened to what I need from sessions. Highly recommend!

Jan 2024

More about Scott

  • 22 years' experience
  • Male
  • LPC

Hi, thanks for taking some time to get to know me. I am Dr. Scott Butler. I am licensed in Louisiana and Arkansas as a Licensed Professional Counselor. I earned a Bachelor’s degree in psychology from LSU and a Master’s and Ph.D. in mental health counseling from the University of New Orleans. I've been offering counseling for over 30 years. I was married for 30 years and have three daughters; one is an attorney, one is a licensed professional counselor, working on her Ph.D. and my youngest is a junior in college.

I have worked in many different mental health settings including hospitals, crisis intervention hotlines, non-profit organizations, as a preferred provider for local and state agencies and over 20 years in adoption and foster care work. I have been deemed an expert witness in criminal and civil cases and have authored one novel, king cake baby.

I use a cognitive-behavioral theoretical approach to counseling which is a goal-oriented treatment that takes a hands-on, practical approach to problem-solving. I generally do 45 minute sessions. If interested in working with me, please provide your full name and an emergency contact name and number as this is required to facilitate professional counseling.

Life can be difficult, right? Sometimes, despite our best intentions, we simply need someone to help guide us to a better place. I am a trained listener. I take in the information you provide and turn it back to you in a step by step approach to help you move beyond what brought you to me. Beginning this process with the right counselor helps you get better, faster.

I hope to be that counselor.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Intimacy-related issues Depression Coping with life changes Addictions Family conflicts Grief Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Compassion fatigue ADHD Abandonment Adoption and Foster Care Attachment issues Blended Family Issues Body image Caregiver issues and stress Codependency Commitment Issues Communication problems Control issues Dependent Personality Divorce and separation Domestic Violence Family Problems Fatherhood Issues Fertility Issues Guilt and shame Infidelity Jealousy Men's issues Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships Postpartum Depression Post-traumatic stress Process addiction (porn exercise gambling) Sexual Dysfunction Sexuality

Treatment Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Licenses

Dr. Scott Butler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215571534.

  • LPC · Louisiana · 6197 · Expires June 2025
  • LPC · Arkansas · P1902019 · Expires May 2026

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 Dr. Scott Butler

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

Overall rating:

4.5

81 reviews

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He is amazing

May 2024

Dr. Butler is an amazing therapist! He’s reassured me when I needed it most and has listened to what I need from sessions. Highly recommend!

Jan 2024

Excellent therapist. Just who I needed.

Nov 2023

Fantastic therapist who is genuinely concerned about making improvements in your life.

Sep 2023

Dr. Butler is a very caring and smart man. I enjoy our weekly sessions and he always helps me get to the root of issues going on. Can’t thank him enough and look forward to continued help.

May 2023

Dr Butler just gets it man. He’s awesome

Mar 2023

Scott is the real deal. Gets you in and gets you out. He’s not there to pat you on the back and tell you what you want to hear. He’s there to be very, very real with you and ultimately teach you how to be a better version of yourself.

Feb 2023

Dr. Butler offered me exactly the kind of therapy I wanted. Personally, I wanted someone who was direct with me and didn’t beat around the bush. The great thing is, we can talk about deep present feelings if we need to, the past and it’s effect on me, and the future, my goals and who and where I want to be in life. His expertise is broad and can handle a variety of issues.

Jan 2023

Dr. Scott is truly perfect at his craft. He equipped me with the tools I need to become a better, more stable and rounded person. He does not beat around the bush and will tell you exactly what you need to hear, all while remaining kind, warm, and empathetic. I could not have asked for a better therapist. Recommend 10/10.

Dec 2022

A really sound person. Pushes back, helps you understand yourself a lot more. Doesn’t let you get away with excuses but in a reflective way. Changed my life and outlook.

Nov 2022

He’s amazing so fr

Oct 2022

He’s the best of the best

Oct 2022

He’s the greatest therapist I’ve ever had

S.H.·May 2022

Dr Butler is a strong motivator and has helped me identify ways to continue to push forward and create momentum toward healthy habits and changes.

C.L.·May 2022

He’s Great,

T.A.·Apr 2022

Scott is great!

D.A.·Apr 2022

Dr. Butler is very empathetic and knowledgeable. I am happy to have him as my therapist!

G.E.·Mar 2022

Very good therapist, gets to the point and listens to your concerns to address them.

T.A.·Mar 2022

Dr. Butler has helped me through a lot of different hardships, in a short amount of time. And continues to help me to navigate through the ups and downs of my moods and my life. He helps me feel stronger about the decisions I need to make for a healthier and happier life. It all has helped me to remind myself not to be too hard to myself.

B.O.·Mar 2022

Dr. Scott has absolutely changed the way I’ve been viewing my life now for the past few months. As a man in my early 20s looking for guidance he was exactly what I needed. I would absolutely recommend him to anybody and I’m so glad I found him!

J.A.·Jan 2022

Dr. Butler is an amazing therapist. He has a strong sense of emotions that need to be addressed but is always focused on how you can make different choices to have different outcomes going forward. He has helped me think about how to structure my life to focus on keeping work, family, and health (and many other things) in the correct balance. I can't say enough good things.

D.A.·Jan 2022

Dr.Butler has been a great help towards my journey of understanding my anxiety. He is extremely supportive and understanding!

R.A.·Dec 2021

Dr. Butler is excellent at reading between the lines and getting to the root of whatever problem I am having. He is honest, straight forward and very personable. His advice has helped me through a tough year and I would recommend him highly to anyone who is in need.

M.A.·Dec 2021

Dr. Butler has been extremely helpful to me.

T.Y.·Oct 2021

Dr Butler listens and can rephrase my concerns in a way that helps me focus on solutions. He's straightforward and task oriented- which I LOVE. It's so easy to feel overwhelmed by emotions and what-ifs, but Dr Butler helps me decide on concrete actions I can take today to make a difference

S.T.·Sep 2021

Dr. Butler and I have been working on and off the past couple years and his perspective has really helped me deal with my personal issues and change my thinking process for the better. With anything this isn't perfect, but his patience with me the entire way has been a life saver.

E.R.·Jul 2021

Dr. Butler has been a life saver! He has introduced me to new ways at looking at things, and taught strategies to help me deal with the day to day stresses. Cant thank him enough for his support and guidance!

B.R.·Jun 2021

Dr Butler is great! He gives great suggestions for problem solving & really seems to care for his patients.

W.E.·Jun 2021

Dr. Butler has been really nice to me and we haven't even started. I have missed a meeting due to bad circumstances and I know he will be understanding.

B.R.·Jun 2021

I am happy to have found him

G.E.·May 2021

This guy tells it to you straight in a caring, validating, and uplifting way. More change has come into my life in getting the help in just the last 3 months compared to the last 2 years of my life. 10/10

L.U.·Apr 2021

Dr. Butler has been great in helping tackle the deepest of issues. He has helped me make tremendous progress, and I cannot thank him enough! Dr. Butler obviously knows what he's doing and is an expert in this field.

C.H.·Mar 2021

Dr Butler is experienced and kind. He skilled at getting to the root of issues and helping create a plan towards healing. I would highly recommend Scott to help anybody through life’s tough times.

R.Y.·Feb 2021

Dr. Butler is fantastic. He tells it like it is in a supportive but firm way. I saw him after a horrible life shake-up and he helped me get back onto my life path. I feel stronger and more myself than I have in years. I have a good life, and a plan for an even better one. I nolonger am waiting for a relationship to define or validate me- Thanks Dr. B!!!

L.I.·Jan 2021

I really think the tools that are given to address every day life are very helpful. His approach helps me feel like I can fix this by identifying the source of my problems and consistently taking the steps needed to improve.

B.R.·Jan 2021

He is wonderful...

I.V.·Dec 2020

Very helpful!

C.A.·Sep 2020

Dr. Butler is competent, concerned, and capable.

R.H.·Aug 2020

Dr. Butler is a fabulous counselor. I was nervous about starting with any therapist because I have a degree in Marriage and Family Therapy myself. Could he really be a great counselor to a former counselor? Yes, a hundred times over. We have been working together for about 6 months and I have come so far. He has been very helpful in the areas of anxiety, crisis management, self confidence and PTSD. I have already recommended him to friends of mine. I plan on keeping him as a therapist as long as he’s practicing. Thank you Dr. Butler

L.A.·Aug 2020

Dr Butler is competent, empathic and understanding. He was very patient to me and helped understand a lot about myself and my life. Definitely recommend him to anyone

G.I.·Jul 2020

Dr. Butler has helped me make all the difference in my life. Before I started counseling with him, I was sweeping my issues under the rug and battling with my emotions daily. He’s really provided me a safe space to speak about my life and experiences. I’d recommend Dr. Butler to anyone.

A.N.·Jul 2020

Dr. Scott has been such a pivotal guiding force in my life. I'm so grateful and I'm sure I'll always go back to him for more guidance for the rest of my life!

D.E.·Jun 2020

Dr Butler is knowledgeable, listens to your concerns, and is a great therapist that makes time for you. I would highly recommend him to anyone.

A.N.·Jun 2020

This is my second chance to engage with Scott, he really helped me a year ago with a specific issue and I think this time around will be even better as I drill into my deeper challenges in life. I like his style, us identifying, drilling in, and working on things versus months of just talking about feelings. He's awesome!

M.I.·Jun 2020

I originally reached out to Dr Butler on another site as my marriage counselor. I wanted him to save my marriage. Instead, he showed me that I am brave, strong, and worth so much more than I ever dreamed of. He stood by my side and cheered me on, told me things I didn’t want to hear but needed to hear, and was so patient with me. I appreciate his loyalty, his strengths based approach, but most of all for never doubting that I would not only survive my divorce but come out better than before. Thanks for pushing me to the life I always dreamed of.

M.A.·May 2020

Dr. Butler is a most effective counsellor, caring, supportive and understanding. I strongly recommend him.

G.I.·Apr 2020

He has been amazing!!

S.H.·Mar 2020

An amazing counsellor. I can see progress without even realizing it’s really happen. I’m blessed to have found Dr. Butler.

A.M.·Feb 2020

Dr. Butler is very smart, intuitive and easy to talk to. He listens and really tries to understand the motive, reason and emotions behind your issue. I have seen a lot of personal growth with his aide and enjoy the insight I have gained about myself through his counselling.

H.E.·Jan 2020

Dr. Butler is an engaging, compassionate counselor. He asks the right type of probing questions and always has a unique insight to offer. I appreciate his effort to go out of his way to provide me with extra resources when I asked. Dr. Butler is an excellent counselor who comfortably balances a personal and professional approach.

N.I.·Dec 2019

Dr Butler is excellent. He listens and provides feedback that’s positive and encouraging. He’s really helped me change my life.

A.N.·Nov 2019

Amazing, the communication level he is able to have and the strategy used to let you think about what is happening in your brain and your heart. Super recommended.

V.A.·Sep 2019

I never dreamed that I would see a day where the amount of emotional, and mental growth I have achieved would become possible. Dr. Butler has pushed me to become a person that I can be proud of. To me, he's more of a coach cheering you on, on the sidelines reminding you to dig deep within yourself, and find those answers you have been seeking. I look forward to our sessions, and it feels like I'm catching up with an old friend these days. Thank you Dr. Butler.

N.A.·Aug 2019

Having phone sessions with Dr. Butler really was a breakthrough for me. Previous face to face sessions with other counselors were always frustrating and I felt misunderstood, judged, or felt like I had to figure things out to impress my counselor. Not having to look someone in the face but being able to focus on listening took a lot of pressure off. It led me to be intentional with what I say and freely express my emotions (cry/roll eyes/ close my eyes to think) without someone staring at me. It created a more open dialogue that was able to reach deeper levels of healing.

C.A.·Aug 2019

Scott is professional, knowledgeable, and qualified to help you.

S.H.·Aug 2019

Two sessions in.... and I feel like he has helped me so much. Within the first 15 mins of our first session he was able to identify a key reason for my anxiety and depression. I have never been into the counselor thing; however, my attitude has changed completely since working with Dr.Butler. I still have a long way to go, but I can at least say that I finally see the light at the end of the tunnel.

C.H.·Jul 2019

Excellent therapist.

D.R.·Jul 2019

I've been working with Dr. Butler for a few months now and I've seen tremendous change in how I view my problems and strengthen myself to tackle them. Have really enjoyed working with him and his very open and positive attitude is always a pleasure. I leave every session energized and motivated.

R.A.·Jul 2019

I have been working with Dr. Butler for 7 months. I didn’t feel open with previous counselor’s, but I do feel comfortable with Dr. Butler. I am glad a waited and found the right professional. He is very patient and understanding. He’s changing my life and to say it’s a miracle is an understatement. I am beyond excited to see where I go with his counsel. Thank you so much Dr. Butler. You go above and beyond and I am eternally grateful.

A.N.·May 2019

From the beginning, Dr. Butler has been both an understanding and driving person. He listened to what I had to say, pointed me in the right direction, and then gave me what I needed to get moving. Any time I seemed to slow down, he found the right thing to say to get me moving again. Absolutely fantastic man and counselor, easy to talk to, unbiased, and probably one of the best things to happen to me.

J.O.·May 2019

Dr. Butler has been a much-needed, unbiased, voice of reason for me. His counseling style is casual and warm as he offers specific ways to manage the stresses of life! It’s great to honestly discuss personal and relationship issues and end with ways to actually improve them. His experience is evident, and I would highly recommend Dr. Butler.

R.E.·May 2019

I have had a couple sessions with Dr Butler so far and have already noticed an improvement in my general well being. He listens well and I enjoy his perspective.

C.H.·Mar 2019

I'm very comfortable engaging with Dr Butler, he has been very helpful thus far and look forward to continuing to work with him. I'm also a big fan of working with him through betterhelp given its convenience.

M.I.·Mar 2019

Dr. Butler has helped me grow at a really great a rate! He has given me the push I need to really fix my issues. I would recommend him to anyone with similar problems to mine.

A.N.·Jan 2019

Dr. Butler is understanding and a great listener!

T.A.·Jan 2019

Dr. B is so great and incredibly helpful. He is not afraid to tell me what I need to hear and I can be truly honest with him. He is a great psychologist and I wouldn’t be where I am without him. God has blessed me with him :)

A.M.·Jan 2019

Very helpful and caring. Thank you!

A.N.·Jan 2019

Within a month of talking to Dr Butler, i have experienced positive changes and started feeling real and good emotions again. He is compassionate, knowledgeable, interactive and will treat you like a real person. Consider yourself lucky to get him to help you.

A.D.·Jan 2019

He is a patient listener. I feel he is very much professional.

G.O.·Jan 2019

I’ve only been using Dr. Butler/BetterHelp for a short while, but already I’m seeing improvements. It helps just to have an unbiased third party to get your feelings off of your chest.

A.N.·Dec 2018

Dr. Butler is patient and empathetic, and helps to set rational systems and boundaries in parts of life that can be muddled with emotion. I highly recommend Dr. Butler, for his efficiency.

B.E.·Dec 2018

Very responsive and kind. Great therapist.

S.H.·Dec 2018

Dr. Butler is an exceptional therapist. He embodies experience, genuineness in his compassion, and an innate ability to understand the different challenges I face. Overall, I highly recommend Dr. Butler, not only to offer counseling with anxiety or relationships, but all facets of challenges you may face.

K.R.·Dec 2018

I have experienced a few counselors but it didn’t work well for me. However, Dr. Butler is the one who could solve my issue. He gave me clear direction, what are my problems, what should I do ... if I were to come back for counseling, I will request for him again.

C.H.·Dec 2018

Dr. Butler has helped me break through what I am going through. I have had a tough time with my work/balance, as well as, issues with anxiety. He has been a tremendous help to my mental health.

A.Y.·Nov 2018

Very helpful and straightforward. Tells me exactly how it is.

A.S.·Nov 2018

Dr. Butler has a very logical, but sympathetic approach to counseling. He really listens to what you're saying and attempts to get to the source of your problems as efficiently as he can. Even after just a few sessions, I'm already feeling way better emotionally and mentally.

C.O.·Oct 2018

Dr. Butler is very experienced and professional counselor. He has been able to help me very quickly.

S.H.·Oct 2018

Dr. Butler has so far demonstrated empathy, attentiveness, and strong communication skills with me. I think he may be one of the best counselors for people dealing with anxiety, depression, and/or self image issues.

C.L.·Oct 2018

Dr. Butler is always quick to respond when I need him. He is good about checking in if he hasn’t heard from me in a few days. He’s thorough with our conversations and is very good at what he does. I definitely recommend him.

T.A.·Oct 2018

Dr. Butler is patient, knowledgeable and compassionate. I really feel like he is on my team and supporting me to make positive changes in my life in the most non-judgmental way possible.

K.A.·Oct 2018

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Frequently asked questions

Does Dr. Scott Butler offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Dr. Scott 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 Dr. Scott Butler speak?

Dr. Scott Butler speaks English.

How many years of experience does Dr. Scott Butler have?

Dr. Scott Butler has 22 years of experience.

Where is Dr. Scott Butler licensed to practice?

Dr. Scott Butler is licensed to practice in Louisiana and Arkansas.

Does Dr. Scott Butler accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Dr. Scott Butler does not accept 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 Dr. Scott Butler offer?

Dr. Scott Butler offers clients Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

How can I communicate with Dr. Scott Butler?

Dr. Scott 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.

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