LCSW, CSW

Gaynor Butler, LCSW, CSW

Experience23 years
LocationGeorgia
Focus areasFamily, Trauma and abuse, and Grief
Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

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About Gaynor

Gaynor Butler brings 23 years of clinical experience as a licensed social worker to her work with people facing complex emotional and life transitions.

Background and approach

She focuses on family dynamics, trauma and abuse recovery, grief processing, and parenting concerns, helping clients navigate relationship challenges, identity-related questions, and the stressors that accompany major change. Her credentials are LCSW and CSW, reflecting advanced social work training and licensure in Georgia.

Her style blends compassionate listening with evidence-informed interventions, guiding clients to develop practical coping skills while exploring deeper patterns that influence behavior and emotions. Gaynor draws on approaches such as Internal Family Systems, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Attachment-Based Therapy to tailor support to each person’s needs.

She also works with issues including depression, bipolar concerns, ADHD, burnout and compassion fatigue, chronic illness, and difficulties with communication and intimacy. Gaynor aims to create an affirming, non-judgmental environment where clients can clarify goals, build resilience, and pursue meaningful change.

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules and preferences, practicing from Georgia and providing services in English.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Internal Family Systems (IFS) invites exploration of the different parts that make up a person’s inner world, helping people understand internal conflicts and foster self-leadership; this can be useful for trauma recovery, relationship patterns, and persistent emotional states. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes values-based action and skills to live with difficult thoughts and feelings, offering tools for coping with anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relational experiences shape current connections and can help with intimacy, communication, and rebuilding trust in relationships.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to identify which methods align with their goals, preferences, and the issues they bring, adjusting techniques over time as needs evolve.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing sessions to fit varied schedules and geographic constraints. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care during busy periods and to try different communication styles to see what supports progress best.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?

Gaynor Butler works with a wide range of issues including family conflict, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, relationship and intimacy concerns, and career or self-esteem struggles.

What is the therapist's general approach and style?

The practice combines compassionate, client-centered listening with evidence-based techniques. Therapeutic work often involves exploring relational patterns, building coping skills, and integrating approaches suited to each person's goals.

How long has the therapist been practicing?

Gaynor Butler has 23 years of experience as a licensed social worker supporting individuals through life transitions, trauma recovery, and family system issues.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

She holds LCSW and CSW credentials with licensure noted as GA LCSW CSW005515 and practices from Georgia.

In which languages can sessions be conducted and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available for working together?

Therapy can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and routines.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are involved in getting started?

To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Family conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefParenting issuesCoping with life changes

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issues DissociationDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasSelf-harmSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

23+ years

Licensed

Georgia

Languages

English