roger.butner@gmail.com 8542 Siegen Lane Baton Rouge, LA 70810 225-333-1582

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THERAPY SERVICES
Compassionate Guidance.
Comfortable Atmosphere.
Confidential Communication.

Sharing the genuine hope and professional therapeutic help you and your family need to grow from your present struggles to the thriving season you’ve been longing for.

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ROGER D. BUTNER, PHD, LMFT
Experience You Can Trust.
Direction That Makes Sense.

With over 25 years of clinical experience helping teens, adults, couples, and families, Dr. Butner brings a wealth of understanding, wisdom, and skill to provide the healing, hope, tools, and growth you have been needing in a safe encouraging atmosphere.

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THE BLOG: INSPIRATION & HELPFUL TOOLS
Insight and Encouragement for Real Progress
-Right Now, Wherever You Are

Read articles by Dr. Butner on mental health, relationship development tools, common issues faced by today’s teens, coaching for parents, spiritual insight, and everyday wellness—written to encourage and empower you in the areas of life that matter most to you.

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DR. BUTNER’S SERVICES

Counseling Formats Available

I offer counseling for teens, adults, couples, and families, along with parent coaching, premarital support, and spiritual encouragement. My goal is to help you grow, heal, and find real tools for lasting change. I also share helpful insights on my blog.

Adolescent Counseling
Individual Adult Counseling
Couple Counseling
Family Counseling
Parent Coaching
Premarital Counseling
Spiritual Encouragement
DR. BUTNER’S SERVICES

Counseling Formats Available

Adolescent Counseling

I work with kids from age 10 through the teenage years - helping overcome a wide range of issues in a format of both individual and family sessions.

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Individual Adult Counseling

From anxiety to career frustrations to depression to addiction struggles - I help a wide range of clients take on various life challenges with new skills and empowering perspective changes.

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Couple Counseling

I help partners in relationships work on themselves in meaningful ways so they can build their best possible partnership together.

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Family Counseling

I am skilled at helping family members understand one another more deeply, while changing their part of the dynamic so the whole family grows healthier and more peaceful.

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Parent Coaching

Sometimes the most effective way I can help families overcome their difficult season is to work with parents in a more focused coaching format.

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Premarital Counseling

Helping prepare couples for a shared life of commitment and partnership is a particular delight.

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Spiritual Encouragement

Regardless of the particulars of a client’s spiritual beliefs or religious framework, I am always pleased to help folks get real about making spiritual progress in their lives.

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Check out my original articles offering inspiration, resources, practical guidance, encouragement, and real tools for making progress in various significant areas of your life.

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ABOUT DR. BUTNER

Real Guy.
Skilled Professional.
Spiritual Wayfinder.
Devoted Husband.
Proud Father.

I’m a compassionate, down-to-earth therapist who connects easily with people from all backgrounds. As a follower of Jesus, my faith is rooted in grace, purpose, and life-giving principles—not rigid rules or judgment. I strive to reflect the compassion and kindness Jesus showed, especially to those marginalized by society. My therapeutic approach is informed by my own spiritual journey and real-life struggles and victories, along with my years of academic studies and professional training and experience.

I bring authenticity, humor, and creativity into my work—often drawing from music, movies, and other modes of storytelling and entertainment alongside more traditional tools. I’m passionate about nature, wildlife, photography, good coffee, OG Star Wars films, and solving puzzles, and those passions show up in my therapeutic style in meaningful ways. Come as you are—you’ll be accepted, supported, and encouraged in my office.

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FROM DR. BUTNER'S BLOG

Articles to Encourage & Empower

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Parenting with Perspective: Your Teen/Child is an Individual
Parenting with Perspective: Your Teen/Child is an Individual Sometimes we get frustrated, as parents,...
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Facing the Hard Things
Facing the Hard Things This image is one of my all-time favorites. For so many reasons! Several years...
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Keeping Your CHILL When Situations Heat Up
What really pushes your buttons and steams you up? Getting stuck in traffic that’s barely crawling. Or...
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TESTIMONIALS

Real Experiences, Real Impact

Roger has been a relief to meet with on my different topics. I appreciate his charismatic conversation, and allowing me to be open and honest without fear of judgement. I have recommended him to multiple people needing a neutral ear to listen.

M.M.Client

Our family was impressed by the comfortable environment and relaxing atmosphere. Even more impressive was the fact that Mr. Butner both listened and heard what we were saying (often he picked up on nonverbal things!). He definitely helped us make the best decisions/plans to move forward based on his knowledge, personal experience, and insights. He offered logical analogies and supportive ideas that helped our family find resolution!

A.D.Client

Dr. Butner is a great representative for his field. His knowledge depth and his compassion for helping people is what sets him apart. He has helped my son open up in ways I couldn’t have without him and I’m very grateful for that.

C.F.Client

I’ve visited Dr. Butner for the last few years on and off concerning my marriage and my own inner healing. As a man, it can be difficult to open up about personal issues. But Dr. Butner makes you feel very comfortable and safe to be totally honest. I would encourage any man or woman to visit and start the healing

S.CClient

Dr. Butner cares enough to tell patients the truth. A very practical and forward-thinking professional. Has helped my relationship tremendously. Would recommend to EVERYONE.

C.ZClient

Roger is compassionate, sincere and positively objective. He is not a “yes man,” yet leaves you feeling like you are always moving in a positive direction

J.AClient

Roger is absolutely excellent. Went to him with my son and he was able to help from both my side and my son’s side. His son happened to be the same age so he would use stories of his son to help me with my son. He never talked down to us and always tried to use our time wisely and productively. I also liked that he was led by his faith but did not push it and cause my son to tune out.

C.MClient

Dr. Butner is one of the very few counselors or doctors for that matter that I have interacted with that I feel truly takes the time to listen and understands a very wide range of issues. He is extremely knowledgeable, patient and kind. He goes above and beyond what is to be expected from a counselor and gives practical easy to understand and to facilitate tools and advice. If you are searching for a genuinely good person who just gets it and is willing to truly take the time to help you – look no further.

CClient

Dr. Butner has helped me and my family through some challenging times and one of the best things besides his obvious love for his work is that he gives me real practical tools to put into action right away. Getting a skilled open minded doctor that is not just trying to make a buck is rare and Dr. Butner is as rare as he is caring and truly helpful

C.HClient

Dr. Butner is truly the best of the best! He is extremely knowledgeable in his scope of work. He is relatable, and cares about every single person just as much. He has helped me (and my family) immeasurably and I can’t imagine not having had his guidance and support. He makes a tremendous difference and is highly recommended for anyone, at any age or concern. All you have to do is make the appointment. Thank you Dr. Butner!

N.AClient

Dr. Butner has been a fantastic sounding board for my teenager with anxiety. He is kind, supportive and encouraging and we have seen big improvements. If you’re considering a therapist I highly recommend trying Dr. Butner.

KClient

I can honestly say I wouldn’t be here without Dr. Butner. I tried several therapists over the years and never had a true connection or felt truly cared about until I became his patient. If you are serious about getting better there’s no better choice than him

T.WClient

Dr. Butner was wonderful. My husband and I will be seeing him often!

S.MClient

We are newly married and found we needed help to improve our communication; namely to play fair when we disagree or discussions become heated. The suggestions Roger offered gave us just what we needed: new tools to use when we communicate and a different perspective on the deeper issues that came to play also. Also to mention, we were seeking secular counseling and were so pleased that he was able to translate his faith in to a spiritual light that we could embrace. Highly recommend

T.CClient

Highly recommend! Cannot say enough about our family’s experience with Roger, with regard to individual and family counseling. Warm, compassionate, understanding, yet won’t shy away from the often difficult conversations that need to be had to support the true emotional health of his clients. He also has a way of connecting with teens and truly *hearing* them, while maintaining the utmost in professionalism, garnering their respect (often hard to come by). Worth every penny!

S.CClient

I'm not typically an open person. Roger has a demeanor and personality that opens me up. He is very easy to talk to and work through with any issues. Both my kids had met with him to assist in my therapy. They both found him excellent to talk to

D.LClient

We are so glad to be working with Dr. Butner. He is very relatable and creative in his approach with our preteen son. He is also professional and approachable.

J.JClient

I have been seeing Dr. Butner for years and recommending him for just as long. Everyone I’ve sent to him loves him just as much as I do. He has gotten me through a divorce, parenting struggles, a tough breakup – then a reconciliation, and so much more. And now my 13-year-old sees him. He’s relatable, genuine, and knows his stuff. He’s great for kids and adults alike. Just an all-around phenomenal human.

T.L.Client