Reaching out for help isn't easy, and many people fear the judgment that might come from revealing their struggles. They often grapple with their self-perception, feeling inadequate for not having resolved their issues alone. In that struggle, pretense takes over, and the authentic self may begin to fade. This is where Joe Butler, a seasoned therapist and Counselor with over 25 years of experience, steps in to assist. He believes that true happiness emerges from embracing one’s true self rather than hiding behind façades. Joe employs various therapeutic modalities, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and psychodynamic approaches, to help individuals and couples foster genuine connections and overcome challenges such as depression, anxiety, and relationship issues. His particular interests lie in tackling feelings of loneliness, anxiety, the impact of technology in relationships, and nurturing emotionally charged or distant couples. In addition to his clinical practice, Joe enjoys supervising fellow clinicians and is passionate about teaching and presenting on topics that resonate deeply with him. Through the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), he enriches his approach to couples' therapy, aiming to create a life that clients can genuinely love, rather than merely endure.