Office of Student Life
Counseling and Consultation Service

Erin Buttars

Therapeutic Style:

My therapeutic style is grounded in a strengths-based, multi-culturally oriented approach, where I prioritize meeting you right where you are. I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship is essential for a meaningful therapy experience, and I’m here to collaborate with you in exploring your goals and be a part of your journey toward healing and self-discovery. Drawing from a narrative and interpersonal perspective, along with a Feminist and Multicultural worldview, I strive to create a space where you can share your story. I’m always eager to learn from and with you, and I hope to support you in exploring and owning your unique narrative.

Professional Interests:

  • Mentorship & Student Success
  • Managing Perfectionism within High Demanding Spaces (school, sports, family, religion, culture)
  • Navigating Faith Transition
  • Gender and Sexuality
  • Identity Development
  • Family of Origin

Educational Background:

I earned a bachelor’s degree in biology and sociology from Case Western Reserve University. I’m currently in my final year of my PhD program in counseling psychology at the University of Utah.

Personal Interests:

I enjoy spending time with my partner and friends, exploring Columbus and all it has to offer. I think the perfect day consists of time in nature, reading a good book, and binging several episodes of pretty much any TV show.

This clinician is currently under clinical supervision.  The supervisor of record is Brandon Millspaugh, PhD, and their license number is P.08234.