Raymond Butts, M.Ed, TX | Mind Diagnostics

Licensed

Online Counseling

(82 reviews)

M.Ed Counselor Ed. LPC Raymond Butts

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

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

More about me

Licensing: M.Ed Counselor Ed. LPC Years in Practice: 30 State: Texas

I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and a National Certified Counselor, ( NCC) with other 30 years experience in both counseling and education. I started my professional career as an elementary special education teacher in the early 80's. I obtained my M.Ed in counselor Education in 1989 from the University of Arkansas and in 1989 I went to Alaska for the first time as along term substitute teacher. I worked in the Bering Strait School District, in Unalakleet, Alaska. I would return a year later, and work a total of 11 years as a teacher, itinerant school counselor, and village school principal in the district. I would go on to work in two other school districts before retiring from Alaska in 2004. After returning to Arkansas, and home, I worked as a kindergarten counselor in a center with 180 kids and 18 teachers. I fully retired in 2007. In 2009, I became a military and family life counselor and have been doing this for 10 years. My treatment approach is based on my training and my personality. I was trained in CCT and it fite my style, even though I so specialize in crisis counseling. I have found helping the client, and not necessarily directing the client is more effective for me. As I stated I specialize in crisis and PTSD counseling right now with the military, and their families.

About online counseling

Online counseling allows you to receive care from an online 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.

Issues: Stress Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteem Career difficulties Addictions Relationship issues Family conflicts Grief Parenting issues Anger management Bipolar disorder Depression Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD
Languages Spoken: English

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He listens and checks up on me every chance he gets.

He is a great therapist, easy-to-talk to . Great advice

Raymond is just easy to talk to. We are in the beginning stages but I feel I have found a good match in hom

Ray has been such a blessing. It has been so easy to start the counseling process with him and he has really helped me talk through some things. I would HIGHLY recommend him to ANYONE. He is so easy to get in touch with and his past experience is indicative of how good he is at this job. 10 out of 10 recommend.

Most down to earth and understanding. Also understanding of what I've been thru.

He has total caring grandpa energy. I didn't really have that experience growing up and he gives off that vibe. 100% recommend

Raymond listens and helps me to understand my own feelings and checks up on me.

He is gifted in relating to people and sharing stories. He’s helped me through a wide range of both work and family issues. He frequently reaches out by text to check on me just in case I want to talk between sessions.

Raymond is a fantastic counselor and mentor. I could not be happier with the support, encouragement, and in-depth discussions. Raymond challenged me to better myself and think critically and empowered me to continue growing and changing for the better. Thank you!!

Always on time and has been a really good resource for help in a time of need.

Thoughtful and makes me feel supported!

Ray is amazing, he is knowledgeable, supportive and always there when I need help.

I’ve only had one session with Mr. Butts but have already grown fond. He seems like a very personable person who’s also very compassionate and empathetic to your specific situations. Look forward to many more sessions and am confident that he will help me overcome or effectively treat some of my major difficulties in life.

He's the absolute best!

I really appreciate the support he gave me. I always felt listened to and like he is on my side. He is a great person to have in your corner.

In Ray I found a therapist whom I can really trust.

Raymond is great counselor that has helped me in many ways. Most of all communications. I would recommend him to anyone.

I am having a wonderful time diving into my self and becoming a better me with the help or Raymond. He is amazing and we speak the same language. I love how he understands my work life and we have connected quickly.

Ray is AMAZING!

Raymond has been very attentive and has given great feedback

So grateful for all the encouragement and support during a time of life changes. Thank you

Ray is the man. Thankful that I get to work with him!

Ray is great. I'm frustrated with Better help not being fully compatible with FSA IRS requirements.

Raymond makes me feel comfortable speaking about myself and has provided some great guidance!

Raymond is a very good, professional therapist i would highly recommend him to anyone

Great personality, understands me perfectly. Has. A great understanding of First responders, military and other trauma related things. I love listening to him as much as he listens to me!

Ray is all you want in a therapist - empathetic, knowledgeable, flexible and has great inputs. Most of all, he has gone through a lot himself, so he can offer perspective . He’s a great person to hold your hand in difficult times

I am really happy with his help

Great guy, very warm and easy to talk to and informative

Raymond is a solid therapist, no complaints so far. He’s been great!

Ray is the man. Kind, wise, listens and shares. Really thankful to have him for support!

Ray is such an amazing counselor. He truly has been there for me in my dark hours and I am so grateful. Thank you Ray!!

In a time of hopelessness I made the right decision to use BetterHelp. The first therapist I turned down and had an instinct Ray was the one to choose. I am amazed I made such a correct decision in my fog I was in.

Raymond was easy to talk to and helped me in the things I asked

Raymond is nothing short of great, he listens and always gives a caring way to help get past difficult situations.

Ray is a great listener and our sessions are conversational, so I feel at ease when I'm trying to figure myself out. I'd recommend Ray to anyone!

Ray is a really good man, has a big heart and I feel he genuinely cares for his clients, he has alot of varied experience and has dealt with people from all walks of life as he has also walked many of them himself. He's helpful and understanding, never judgmental and means only well. I am happy and will continue to let him route around in my head to help me find answers to my problems as I feel I'm in very capable hands ❤️

He is very friendly and down to earth but knows when I need really solid answers. He is very good at balancing the feeling of talking to a good friend (venting) and addressing bad thought patterns or habits.

The nicest guy you could ever talk to! really big help inspiring me to improve my quality of life. 5 Stars!

Ray is so nice!

Always listens, gives great advice and is always here for you. He really does care a lot, you can feel it. Knowing there is a person who is fully committed and here for you gives you reassurance and hope. Ray is not only a great therapist but a great man and a great human being.

Ray is a personable man that has a way of connecting with you right off that bat. Being a experienced man Ray has offered my wife and I great advise on how resolve issues. I’m a strong believer in the more people you work with the more tricks you pick up and Ray is definitely on the list of time we’ll spent.

Ray makes me feel comfortable opening up to him about what’s bothering me. I can reach out to him about little things or bigger things and he helps me work through anything I need.

Ray is what I would consider a people person. Very pleasant, friendly, humorous, empathetic and he listens. We’re going on our 4th session, and even this early in the therapy, I really believe he’s going to make a difference in my life

Ray is a phenomenal therapist! I always feel better after talking to him, no matter what we talked about or how my mood was before. He is an amazing listener and has a great sense of knowing just how much to listen and how much to engage.

Ray is a very kind and understanding person who helps me think of things in a different way.

Speaking to Ray every week has become like speaking to a friend in a lot of ways, but a friend who has great advice and who looks out for me. I am really lonely in life and often don't have anyone to talk to about anything I am facing, and knowing that I can speak to Ray once a week really provides support and a point in the week where I can talk openly and honestly without fear of judgement. I'm grateful for Ray's relaxed and upbeat style where we can talk about anything from the weather or deep problems I'm facing. That means I don't find approaching sessions stressful, if I'm not in the mood for talking about deep emotional issues, we have a light hearted chat and that is great for my wellbeing.

He is very kind, understanding, and so easy to talk to!

After a couple unsuccessful matches with counsellors on here, I found Ray and I’m glad I had the opportunity to talk to him. He’s by far the best counsellor I’ve talked to. Really made me feel at ease despite everything I’m dealing with. Was very nice and compassionate in his approach. Really felt like talking to a friend I had known for years. He had the ability to break down the issue to a more sensible measure. I feel like things are more manageable now thanks to him.

Ray is very kind. Great at listening and providing helpful advice for moving forward in dealing with social anxiety and relational issues. I recommend speaking to him!

The time I spent working with Ray Butts was tremendous and I am in a better place now because of it.

Ray demonstrates sincere concern and is flexible in his approach and therefore able to meet me where I am at. Supportive and easy to talk to.

Ray has been a tremendous help. He listens well, asks the right questions and has a great wealth of expertise to draw from. In setting out practical, helpful steps I can take, Ray is great at couching them in examples and observations from his own work and life experiences - just chatting with Ray about these stories has been a great pleasure each week, and the practical advice and observations behind them have worked wonders.

Ray Butts is a lovely counselor with a deep well of life experience. Would recommend to all that are interested at exploring their relationship with validation!

Ray is a great guy with a lot of life experience, he helped me a lot

LOVE Dr.Ray. He’s really the best counselor I’ve had so far

After having one session with Ray I think that he is a good match for me and my problems I am facing. I really understood the examples he used and I feel as though he already understands me. I look forward to more therapy sessions with him!

Ray was very patient and a fantastic listener; He gives very good advice and has many interesting stories. He is easy to open up to and good at calming down someone who is overwhelmed. A very good person to talk to if you are new at counselling or have struggled to form that level of trust with counsellors before!

Ray Butts is a wonderful man and he has helped me tremendously to work through and figure out what my issues are and set me on a path to peace of mind. He is a great listener and his compassion and empathy is very comforting and makes it so much easier to be open with him. Thank you for all your help.

Very enthusiastic and relatable person he actually cares about his clients and is very supportive he does more than listen he contributes

Ray is a great councillor. I enjoy and appreciate how well he listens, asks questions beyond the surface level and gives advice. He always has my best interest in mind and challenges me to think beyond how I am feeling at the moment. I look forward to our sessions and I would recommend BetterHelp to anyone looking for a councillor.

My first time having to talk to a therapist and Mr.Ray is amazing!!

Ray is a genius! I struggled for a while to find a counselor that I felt understood me. It was on my third attempt that I found Ray. From the initial conversation I could tell he had deep expertise and experience. Ray listens and provides me with practical solutions and not the five steps as regurgitated from the latest version of ‘Mental Health Today’. His personality simply brightens my day. I highly recommend him!

Ray has been such a massive help to me since we started our sessions together. His lighthearted conversational style relaxes you and takes the pressure of any preconceptions about what counselling is or should be. I gain so much from each session and feel completely safe and supported in Ray’s company. He truly is a beam of light that radiates positivity that is infectious and inspiring. I am so glad he is my counsellor and feel honoured to know him. Thank you Ray.

My time with him was very short but very effective which I didn’t think was possible. He helped me tremendously to move on forward with my life, he said things exactly what is needed for me and what has changed my life completely. I was so glad to have met him from my first therapy experience, made me feel very comfortable in opening up which I struggled alot with. Anyone would be lucky to have counseling with him.

Ray takes an unconventional approach to counselling by focusing on the relationship he has with you. For me, it’s perfect. He listens, he shares, and he offers. It’s more akin to speaking to a wise father or grandfather figure than it is the clinical style of therapist that many are useful. Ray is warm, positive and almost like your personal cheerleader. He comes with a wealth of professional and personal life experience. I highly recommend him

Ray is very helpful and has a lot of knowledge on a lot of human aspects. Very personable and passionate about helping people. I thoroughly enjoyed our talk.

I have so enjoyed working with Ray. He is warm and thoughtful as well as reliable and responsive. He also has so much life experience and wisdom that he insightfully shares with grace and humor. Ray has been a great help to my life. Thank you, Ray!

Ray is great, I highly recommend him.

Ray is absolutely fantastic to talk to and has stories for every situation that are incredibly easy to relate to. I always leave the conversation in a better mood than when I started.

I went into a therapy session on a whim after a very abuse relationship which then led to me divulging into serious alcohol abuse. Ray helped me tremendously using tactics such as telling stories where he could relate, while being comforting and open. Since then I have had an epiphany to quit drinking and will now be on naltrexone. I’ve made connections with other addicted seeking help and have made better choices for my overall well-being. Thank you, Ray!

Mr Butts is an absolute legend. By the end of the month I was feeling so much more confident, and motivated, and less stressed. He's a great dude who delivers results with a friendly service.

He's a genuine man who listens first and it isn't hard talking to him.

Mr. Butts has been extremely caring about my situation, and does not hound me to journal. He makes kind remarks at looking forward with my situation and waits for me to reach out to him. I would recommend Mr. Butts as a thorough Counselor and someone who has given me a genuine psychological experience to help me work on how to control and work on my emotions.

Nice guy. Listens. Great advice. Relatable.

Ray Butts really listens to what you have to say and provides experiences that you can really relate too. I can't tell you how helpful this has been for me and I really appreciate him taking the time, even when I haven't messaged him he reaches out to check in and it means a lot.

Mr Butts has been an amazing support to me and I am so thankful that I was matched with him for counseling! Thank you!!

As a young man who has been trying to do things the "strong man" way, I was reluctant to even consider help. Then my father began to wither in front of me, and I knew I was in trouble. There are some things that no one should attempt to do on their own. Ray, I hope you understand that you reaching out to me is something I can't thank you enough for.

Everytime I talk to Ray I feel better and look forward to our next session. He is very friendly upbeat.

I enjoy the use of stories to suggest strategies. I have work on reservations or around reservations most of my life and story tellers are revered teachers.

I have only had two full sessions with Ray but in those two sessions things are already starting to look up. He listens to me understands what I'm going through. Checks in and is there to listen.

I’ve only had a few sessions with Ray so far, but he has been the best therapist I have ever had the opportunity to talk with. He’s been helping me understand my thoughts, and actually understand why I think the way I do. Definitely like a breath of fresh air when I talk with him, and although sometimes I feel mentally drained after a session, it’s always been a better outlook and day when I finish my sessions.

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