Articles by Elizabeth Fox Butler, PsyD
Elizabeth Fox Butler, PsyD, is a clinical psychologist helping introverts and people with sensory processing sensitivity (aka highly sensitive people) heal from grief, anxiety, and relationship-based struggles. Elizabeth also specializes in multicultural issues, such as the impact of misunderstanding gender identity and societal oppression of marginalized groups. After years of health-based training focused on physical illness, addiction, and communication skills, Elizabeth integrates Internal Family Systems and ACT interventions with mindfulness, emotional balance, and practical coping skills. Rather than claiming to know the “quick fix,” she utilizes steadily paced progress; this allows time to practice and sustain long-term change. Elizabeth is an introvert and highly sensitive parent herself. She learned self-love and healthy living through her clinical training, professional guidance, and personal healing. She is passionate about destigmatizing mental illness through sharing her story and embracing others who struggle.Visit her website www.pleasantonpsychologist.com to learn more.
by Elizabeth Fox Butler, PsyD | Apr 14, 2021 | Private Practice
You know you want to be a private practice therapist, but a website with the word “therapist” doesn’t do it justice. Your practice centers around your personality. In private practice, your career depends on your wellbeing and the quality of your services. When...
by Elizabeth Fox Butler, PsyD | Oct 31, 2016 | Behavioral Health Topics
I can’t even count the number of times I’ve watched friends’ and family members’ facial expressions drop and felt a chilling silence upon mentioning various forms of mental illness.
These are open-minded people. They are willing to talk about politics, religion, drugs, and other controversial topics. But they withdraw when the topic of mental illness comes up.
I don’t start these conversations to cause a ruckus. Instead, I want to honestly talk about the impact mental illness has on individuals and society as a whole. Our mental health system is dysfunctional and we need to address it head-on if we hope to change anything. This entails embracing mental health as an acceptable and appropriate subject.
