Hey, I’m Dr. Tonya Butler.
I created Butler Behavioral to be the kind of place I’d want someone I love to go for support. A place where care is grounded in empathy, clinical depth, and meaningful connection.
My path to this work began after a traumatic experience during my time in the Marine Corps. I spent years navigating anxiety and depression—and what helped me heal wasn’t just treatment, it was care that felt human. A grounded, compassionate psychiatric nurse practitioner helped me reconnect with myself. That experience became my why.
Honestly, even reaching out felt like too much at the time. I get how heavy this can feel.
Today, I offer that same kind of presence-centered care to others—especially people who have been let down or overlooked in traditional settings. I’m a board-certified psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner with a Doctor of Nursing Practice. My approach blends clinical expertise with deep listening, thoughtful prescribing, and genuine therapeutic connection.
You don’t have to start from scratch here. You’ll be met with steadiness, intention, and care that remembers you.
If you’re wondering whether this is the right fit, I hope you’ll reach out.
—Dr. Butler