You’ve done quick visits, rushed answers, and care that barely scratched the surface.

This is something different. A practice built for the kind of care we’d want someone we love to receive.

Thoughtful, human-centered psychiatric care.

A different kind of practice.


You don’t need to convince us that you’re struggling. We believe you.

Maybe you've been handed a prescription in under ten minutes. Maybe you've told your story too many times without feeling heard.

Maybe you've tried to hold it together while quietly falling apart.

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At Butler Behavioral, we offer psychiatric medication management and strengths-based therapy that values who you are and what you carry. Our care is rooted in presence, compassion, and the belief that healing happens through real connection.

This is a space built for people who’ve felt dismissed, discouraged, or unseen in care.

You don’t need to have the right words. You just need to start.

We’ll figure out the rest together.


Hi, I’m Tonya.

I’m really glad you’re here.

I started this practice to offer the kind of care that made a difference in my own lifeβ€”and the kind I’d want for someone I love. Grounded, attentive, and genuinely human.

I bring both clinical expertise and real presence to this work, combining thoughtful medication management with care that actually feels like care.

What makes us different

This isn’t care that rushes to fix. It’s care that starts by understanding.

We don’t rush the story.


 Every session has space to breathe. No pressure to have the perfect words. Just room to be real.

We use medication carefully and collaboratively.


Meds can be helpfulβ€”but they're never the whole story. If they’re part of your care, you'll be part of every decision.

We build relationships, not just treatment plans.


This isn’t about checking boxes. It’s about building trust, one conversation at a time.

We remember what matters.


You won’t need to repeat your story every time. We pay attentionβ€”and hold onto the details that matter.

It’s okay if you’re unsure, overwhelmed, or don’t know exactly what to say. That’s exactly why this space exists.
Most people come in unsure. That’s okay.

Who we work with

Sound familiar?

  • Anxiety that won’t quiet downβ€”even when everything looks fine on the outside

  • ADHD that makes it hard to follow through, stay present, or feel good about yourself

  • Trauma that shows up in your body, your sleep, your relationships

  • Identity questions that feel heavy, complex, or unseen

  • LGBTQIA+ folks looking for affirming care that doesn’t require explanation

  • Teens who are tired of being talked at, not talked with

We welcome all people to our practice and ensure patients feel valued and respected.

We proudly serve the LGBTQIA+ community.