Lainey Butler, M.S.

Lainey Butler is a psychology doctoral intern at CAPS. She received her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology from North Carolina State University and her Master of Science (M.S.) in Psychological Science from the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW). Currently, she is completing her doctorate in Clinical Psychology (Ph.D.) from UNCW. Lainey aims to create a trusting space for students to explore themselves, their experiences, and the social contexts within which they live. Operating from cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal, and strengths-based approaches, she works collaboratively with clients towards their individual goals. Her professional interests include trauma, eating and body image concerns, anxiety-related issues, transitions, and working with the LGBTQIA+ community. Lainey has experience in a variety of contexts, including college counseling, community mental health, and intensive outpatient settings. In her free time, Lainey enjoys crafting, petting dogs, and spending time with her loved ones.