Amber Butler, MA, NCC
Individuals, Couples, Families, Adolescents, Children
Phone: (719)444-0250

About Me
My name is Amber Butler, welcome to my page!  I’ll start by telling you a little bit about myself.  I am a National Certified Counselor (National Board of Certified Counselors) with a Master’s degree in Community Counseling from the University of Northern Colorado.  I graduated with an emphasis in marriage and family therapy and have been practicing therapy since 2004.  I was born and raised in Colorado and I spend most of my free time playing outdoors with my husband and young son.

My Counseling Style
In my practice I work with individuals, teens, children and families.  I have a strong desire to help others and I am dedicated to helping my clients reach their full potential.  My counseling style is eclectic.  That means I use a variety of techniques to meet my clients’ needs.  I often work from a cognitive-behavioral perspective.  In short, I help clients to identify and change thinking patterns that lead to difficult feelings and unhealthy behaviors.  I provide a safe and welcoming atmosphere where my clients feel listened to, and where they can openly work through difficult situations and feelings.

When working with children, I use both directive and non-directive play therapy techniques to help each child explore and process his/her feelings in a meaningful way.  I also use art therapy, biblotherapy, and talk therapy to help children feel secure and excited about their counseling experience.

Issues That Can Be Addressed
My special areas of interest include trauma and sexual abuse issues, including juvenile sexual offenses (Sex Offender Treatment Program), sexual abuse victims and sexually reactive children.  I work with a variety of life issues including those related to:

                Adolescence and Young Adulthood
                Anxiety, Worry, Fears
                Attention Deficit Disorders
                Behavior problems at home, school, or work
                Communication Issues
                Depression and other mood disorders
                Grief and Loss
                Life Transitions
                Parenting issues
                Self-Esteem
                Sexual Abuse and Trauma
                Sexual Boundaries and Healthy Sexuality
                Sexual Reactivity
                Stress Management
                Vocational Interest

If you are interested in meeting with me, or if you have further questions, please feel free to call our office and set up an appointment.  I look forward to meeting you!

Links of Interest

National Board of Certified Counselors - www.nbcc.org
Juvenile Sex Offender Program (JSOP) - www.TherapyColorado.com/jsop.html