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Therapy & coaching for adults in Shalimar & Fort Walton Beach, Florida

You've spent so long holding everything together.

It's time to feel like yourself again.

Anxiety, emotional exhaustion, and painful experiences can leave you feeling disconnected from yourself. But sometimes you're simply questioning where you are, what you want, or whether there's something you might be overlooking.

Through specialized therapy and board-certified coaching, we can explore what's happening, what matters to you, and what might be possible moving forward.

Not sure whether you need therapy or coaching? That's exactly what the free consultation is for.

Perfectionism therapist sitting on a garden bench surrounded by greenery + symbolizing grounded support & growth + therapy for perfectionism, anxiety, & trauma

I’m Stephanie.

I've spent my career learning why people get stuck, and what actually helps.

When anxiety, depression, or painful experiences begin affecting your relationships, your confidence, or your ability to enjoy life, it can feel like you've lost touch with yourself. You may have tried to manage it on your own, but nothing seems to create the lasting relief you're looking for.

With 20 years of clinical experience and advanced training in trauma treatment, I bring more than traditional talk therapy to our work together. Using specialized, evidence-based approaches like EMDR and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) we'll explore what's contributing to your struggles and work toward meaningful change.

I believe you're more than a diagnosis. That's why my approach considers the whole person, including your experiences, relationships, emotional well-being, and the patterns that may be keeping you stuck. Together, we'll develop a path forward that reflects your needs, your goals, and the life you want to reclaim.

I’m also a Board Certified Coach, bringing that same depth of experience to people who want to better understand themselves, explore their choices, and discover what else might be possible.

Sound familiar?

“I should...
be able to figure this out.” not be struggling this much.” be over this by now.”

“I should...
just be grateful for the life I have.” be able to figure this out.” not be struggling this much.” be over this by now.”


You’re someone who’s used to holding it together, pushing through, and figuring things out. Which makes it even more discouraging when all the effort, insight, and strategies that should help don’t actually bring relief.

You’ve read the books, tried to reason your way through, maybe even gone to therapy. You keep showing up and doing the work, but you're still struggling with the same feelings and patterns that leave you anxious, overwhelmed, or disconnected from yourself.

Find relief that actually changes how life feels.

Trauma therapist Stephanie Butler in her office in Shalimar 32579 near Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 32549 after an ART session

How I Can Help…

Effective healing without endless sessions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Whether you're considering therapy or coaching, it's natural to have questions. Here are answers to a few things you might want to know before getting started.

You don’t have to stay stuck.

Lying awake, replaying conversations and worries

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Sleeping more restfully and thinking less when you wake up at night

Holding things in to keep the peace

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Expressing yourself more confidently without over-explaining

Work stress bleeding into everything

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Being able to mentally leave work at work

Feeling emotionally drained and disconnected from things you used to enjoy

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Finding moments of enjoyment, connection, and interest in life again

Carrying emotional responsibility that isn’t yours

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Letting other people have their feelings without taking them on

to…

from…

Calmer responses to everyday stress and feeling more present

Feeling tense, scattered, or on edge throughout the day

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Trauma therapist specializing in anxiety, perfectionism, depression, PTSD in her office in Shalimar, FL 32579 near Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

You don’t have to figure this out alone.

Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming.

The best therapy happens when you feel safe, supported, and truly understood.

The right therapist sees the whole picture, recognizes how much you've already tried, and approaches your care as a collaboration, not another checklist. Healing isn't about treating yourself like a problem to solve.

I offer a free consultation as a low-pressure way to connect. It's a chance to ask questions, learn how I work, and see whether we might be a good fit.

And if we're not, I'll gladly help connect you with someone who may be better suited to your needs.

Interested in exploring your choices, finding clarity, or discovering what else might be possible? Learn more about coaching.

Not ready for weekly therapy? Learn more about ART Intensives

Change is possible. 

And it can start right now.