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I'm Dr. Butch Losey, a dedicated couples therapist with over 20 years of experience helping couples navigate the challenges that come with relationships. Whether you’re recovering from infidelity, struggling with communication, or looking to rebuild intimacy, I provide personalized, compassionate support to help you and your partner reconnect and thrive. With a background in Internal Family Systems (IFS), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), I combine proven methods with a deep understanding of the unique dynamics each couple faces.

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I offer both in-office and virtual therapy to couples across Ohio, Kentucky, and Arizona, and I’m here to help you strengthen your bond, enhance communication, and create a healthier, more fulfilling relationship.

About My Training & Experience

Beyond education and licensure, I believe the "person of the therapist" plays a critical role in the outcomes of couples therapy. My extensive training and experience beyond graduate school have shaped my approach to transformative, experiential, and systemic couples therapy. Here's an overview of my qualifications and ongoing professional development:

Books & Education

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Professional Training 

Systemic Family Therapy Conference (Nov 2024) - Lake Buena Vista, Orlando, Florida.

  • Topics included affair recovery, perinatal mental health, generational trauma, and the neurobiology of couples’ relationships.

 

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Retreat (Jan 2024) - Montego Bay, Jamaica.

  • Focused on mindfulness practices and helping couples navigate emotional turmoil, especially in relation to infidelity.

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Counseling and Technology Conference (Jan 2024) - Tucson, Arizona.

  • Discussed the intersection of counseling and AI, including digital therapeutics and state policies for digital counseling.

 

Treating Couples: Surmounting Challenges (Nov-Dec 2023) - Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts.

  • Focused on experiential models like Internal Family Systems and Emotion-Focused Therapy for couples therapy.

 

The Person of the Therapist (Oct 2022) - Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts.

  • Emphasized the therapist’s personal history in effectively conducting couples therapy.

 

Optimizing Therapeutic Efficiency (Oct 2022) - Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts.

  • Discussed a single-session therapy model and how it can lead to significant change for couples.

Seeing Beyond the Couple in the Room (Oct 2022) - Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts. 

  • Addressed the potential harms of individual therapy when therapists take sides in a relationship conflict.

 

Complex Developmental Trauma and Couples (Sept 2022) - Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts.

  • Focused on trauma-informed care for couples to facilitate emotional regulation and healing.

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Internal Family Systems (IFS) Lab (Aug-Sept 2022) - Cincinnati, Ohio.

  • Led clinical labs to develop skills in IFS, with live supervised therapy sessions.​

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Satir Growth Model & Transformational Systemic Therapy (July 2019) - University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.

  • Focused on self-awareness and communication to improve intimacy in relationships.

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Satir International Trainers Program (2018) - Satir Institute of the Pacific, Vancouver, Canada.

  • Focused on leadership training for teaching other therapists the Satir model.

 

Milan Systemic Marriage and Family Therapy Training (2006) - Cincinnati, Ohio.

  • An impactful year-long clinical training in systemic family therapy.

Other Experiences

Counseling Professor at Xavier University (2010-2022)

  • Contributed to the education and training of future counselors, shaping the next generation of mental health professionals.

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CEO and Owner of Waybridge Counseling (2004-present)

  • Founded and manage your counseling practice, providing therapy services and leading the direction of your business.

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Chair of the Professional Standards Committee for the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapists Board (2018-2021)

  • Oversaw professional standards, ensuring ethical and competent practice within Ohio’s counseling field.

 

Board Member and Committee Member, Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board (2020-present)

  • Appointed by Governor Mike DeWine, you play a key role in state-level governance and policymaking for counselors.

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Board Member and Committee Member, Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board (2017-2020)

  • Appointed by Governor John Kasich, you helped guide policy and professional standards for counselors during your tenure.

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Executive Director, Greater Cincinnati Counseling Association (2002-2015)

  • Led the organization, advocating for counselors in the region, and provided oversight as president and executive board member for 13 years.

 

2011 Outstanding Alumnus Award, University of Cincinnati (Doctorate Program)

  •  Recognized for your outstanding contributions to the field of counseling, presented at the 4th Annual Ecological Counseling Conference.

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