Dr. Leon Butler, PhD

Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Leon Butler is a licensed clinical psychologist with extensive experience providing therapy and psychological evaluations across a wide range of clinical settings. 

Dr. Butler’s therapeutic approach emphasizes self-awareness and personal responsibility as pathways to growth. He believes meaningful change comes from honest self-reflection and applying insight in practical ways. His approach helps individuals better understand themselves, take ownership of their experiences, and make healthy, sustainable changes in their lives.

Outside of work, Dr. Butler loves sports and is an avid racquetball player. He enjoys playing basketball, watching college football, and spending time with his family. He has been married for over 25 years and has five children. In his downtime, he enjoys hiking, yard games, board games, and cooking, especially smoking meats.

Specialty
  • Psychological Evaluations
  • ADHD Testing
  • Autism Testing
  • Personality & Intelligence Testing
  • Depression & Anxiety
  • Trauma & Relationship Issues
  • Psychosis
Ages
  • Adolescents (14+)
  • Adults
Location
  • Salt Lake City
  • Ogden

Education

  • Graduation, Auburn University
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Brigham Young University

Professional Experience & Training

  • Clinical experience in community mental health, military settings (Hill Air Force Base), corrections, and hospital systems
  • Founder of a Behavioral Health Department at a previous clinic
  • Extensive experience providing individual, couples, and group therapy
  • Author of multiple peer-reviewed journal articles
  • Co-author of one book chapter
  • Extensive experience conducting psychological evaluations, including:
    • Disability determination evaluations
    • Full psychological evaluations
    • Intelligence testing
    • Personality assessments
    • ADHD evaluations
    • Autism testing

Therapeutic Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Motivational Interviewing (MI)
  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
  • Exposure-Based Trauma Therapy
  • Gottman Method Couples Therapy

Book an Appointment with Dr. Butler

At Excel Psychology, Dr. Butler provides thoughtful, evidence-based psychological care for those seeking clarity, insight, and meaningful change.

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