Stephanie Butler, LMHC-S, NCC, MCAP, BCC

Trauma Therapist | Clarity Counseling & Wellness, LLC
Shalimar & Fort Walton Beach, Florida

You know there's more to life than just getting through it.

I’m Stephanie Butler, a licensed mental health counselor, Board Certified Coach, and Reiki Level II practitioner with 20 years of clinical experience. My professional background brings together advanced trauma treatment, evidence-based psychotherapy, and complementary approaches to emotional well-being. I’ve dedicated my career to understanding not only how psychological distress develops, but also how our experiences, relationships, beliefs, and mind-body connections influence the way we heal.

I bring that depth of knowledge into both my therapy and coaching work. In therapy, that means thoughtful, effective treatment that recognizes the complexity of who you are, rather than focusing solely on a diagnosis or set of symptoms. In coaching, it means helping highly sensitive and neurodivergent women understand how they work and build their lives around what matters to them.

Some of this I know from the inside. I’m highly sensitive and neurodivergent myself, and for much of my life I was told I was too much. That experience shapes the patience, curiosity, and respect I bring to every person I work with.

Stephanie Butler, trauma, perfectionism, and anxiety therapist, at Wildwood Gardens in Shalimar, FL near her office.

It doesn’t have to be “like this” forever.

One of the most important things I've learned throughout my clinical career is that understanding why you're struggling and actually experiencing relief are two very different things.

That's why I don't believe therapy should consist of simply revisiting the same problems week after week. I use specialized treatment approaches, informed by advanced clinical training, to identify and address what's contributing to your symptoms rather than focusing only on managing them.

My intention is to help you make meaningful progress as efficiently and effectively as your individual needs allow. Therapy should be a purposeful investment in your well-being, with the ultimate goal of helping you feel better and move forward without needing ongoing weekly sessions.

The same belief shapes my coaching. Understanding yourself is where it starts, and coaching is where you put that understanding into practice, with clear goals, real follow-through, and support while new ways of living take hold.

You deserve more than just feeling better.

You deserve to reconnect with yourself and reclaim your life.

My style

Therapy with me is…

I can help you create a life that feels like yours.

Throughout my 20 years as a therapist, I’ve worked with people navigating complex emotional experiences, trauma, relationship difficulties, and challenges that don’t always fit neatly into a diagnosis. I’ve learned that understanding why someone struggles is only part of the picture. What matters is knowing how to help them experience meaningful change.

That understanding has shaped my professional journey, leading me to pursue advanced training in EMDR and Accelerated Resolution Therapy® (ART), while expanding my knowledge of women’s mental health, sensitivity and neurodivergence, relationships, and the connections between emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being. Becoming a Board Certified Coach and Reiki Level II practitioner reflects my commitment to exploring different perspectives on growth and healing.

What I bring to our work is experience, specialized knowledge, and the clinical judgment to recognize the complexities of your situation and develop an approach that fits your needs. My goal is to help you experience meaningful relief and get back to living your life, rather than spending years in therapy.

Stephanie Butler, a Therapist Shalimar FL, in a garden | Therapy trauma | anxiety therapy | anxiety counseling | C-PTSD therapy | Shalimar, FL 32579 | Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 | Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547

This work is grounded in advanced clinical training and evidence-based practices.


Education

  • The Florida State University
    Master of Science in Counseling and Human Systems
    Specialization: Mental Health Counseling
    Specialist Degree: Education

  • The University of Alabama at Birmingham
    Bachelor of Science, Psychology

Credentials & Training

  • Licensed Mental Health Counselor & Qualified Supervisor (LMHC-S)

  • Board Certified Coach (BCC)

  • National Board-Certified Counselor (NCC)

  • Master’s Level Certified Addiction Professional (MCAP)

  • Master ART® Practitioner (Accelerated Resolution Therapy)

  • Certified Reiki II Practitioner

  • Specialized Training in Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT)

  • EMDR-Trained Therapist

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