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Paula Butler, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, MS, MAC, Clinical Supervisor

Paula Butler, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, MS, MAC, Clinical Supervisor

Oak Brook, Illinois
VerifiedTelehealth Available

Professions: Marriage & Family Therapist, Psychotherapist, Drug and Alcohol Counselor

Languages: English

Telephone: 715-318-0237

My Approach to Therapy

When weekly therapy isn't enough.... Some couples find themselves carrying years of hurt, unresolved conflict, emotional distance, betrayal, addiction, or relationship patterns that continue despite their best efforts. While traditional weekly therapy can be helpful, many relationships benefit from dedicated time and focused attention. A couples intensive provides the opportunity to step away from daily distractions and spend meaningful time understanding the patterns affecting your relationship, strengthening communication, rebuilding trust, and exploring a path forward. Couples intensives may be helpful if you are: . Recovering from betrayal or broken trust . Struggling with emotional disconnection . Experiencing recurring conflict and communication difficulties . Navigating addiction or recovery-related challenges . Feeling stuck despite previous therapy . Questioning whether your relationship can heal

Specific Issue(s) I'm Skilled at Helping With

I use a variety of therapeutic approaches in helping adults, and couples use effective communication skills for difficult conversations, increase psychological balance, deepen emotional strength, clarify mental confusions, and gain greater self-awareness and presence. * ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) developed by Steven Hayes PhD * Narrative Therapy, developed by David Epston and Michael White * EFT (emotionally focused couples therapy) developed by Sue Johnson EdD * The Gottman Method as originated by John Gottman PhD and Julie Gottman PhD

Expertise & Specialties

Age Groups I Work With

AdultsElders

Groups I Work With

I work with adult individuals and couples. As a clinician, I most frequently see people who are struggling with connection in their intimate relationships, including betrayal, infidelity, narcissistic psychological abuse, substance abuse, and compulsive challenges.

Concerns & Challenges Addressed

Abortion / Post Abortion IssuesAddictions and CompulsionsAnxietyAttachment IssuesBreakupCodependency / DependencyDepressionDual Diagnosis

Therapeutic Approaches & Evidence-Based Methods

Location & Contact