Paula J.

Ms Paula J. Butler

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

“Paula Butler is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Licensed and Certified Addiction Counselor.”

About Me

I help individuals, couples, and families navigate complex relationship and addiction challenges. My approach offers a grounded space where you can explore and build healthier connections. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Addiction Counselorss, I bring extensive experience. We work collaboratively to uncover patterns and develop practical strategies for lasting change. My aim is to support you towards a more fulfilling life.

Approach

Blending family-systems thinking and addiction recovery training, I guide our work toward clear, manageable shifts. In my Oak Brook office I move between focused conversation, short behavioral experiments, and gentle checking of how changes affect daily routines. Between sessions I suggest small tracking tasks or communication practices we review together to keep momentum and pinpoint what’s helpful. This approach tends to suit adults seeking practical, relational relief during transitions or recovery.
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Services

Services Offered:

  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.

  • Advocacy

    Services that help individuals navigate healthcare, education, or social systems to ensure their mental health needs are recognised and met.

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  • Clinical Supervision

    Professional oversight and reflective practice for clinical practitioners, ensuring quality of care and supporting ongoing development.

  • Family Therapy

    A form of therapy that works with family members together to improve communication, resolve conflict, and strengthen relationships within the family system.

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  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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  • Therapy

    Professional treatment for mental health concerns, providing a structured space for insight, emotional processing, and behavioural change.

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Works With:

  • Adults

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Addiction

    A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.

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  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

  • Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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Professional Title:

  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

    A therapist licensed to work with couples and families on relationship difficulties, communication, and family dynamics.

Credentials

Registrations

American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT)

LMFT, CADC

Qualifications

State University of New York at Buffalo

Service Areas

Paula Butler, LMFT, LLC

In-person

Arlington Heights

Township Of York, Illinois

United States

Arlington Heights, Oak Brook, United States