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Shay Williams, LPC

  • Experience15 years
  • LocationTexas
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesAttachment-Based Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Shay

Shay Williams is an LPC based in Texas with 15 years of clinical experience helping people manage stress, mood challenges, addiction, trauma, and relationship concerns. He trained in psychology and counseling and has worked across a range of presenting issues including depression, anxiety, grief, bipolar symptoms, and ADHD.

Background and approach

Over his career he has also focused on adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, co-morbidity, and substance-related concerns, drawing on training that addresses how trauma affects both body and mind. Shay emphasizes a collaborative, person-centered style that begins by meeting clients where they are and identifying recurring patterns that contribute to difficulty.

He explores thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in the context of past and present circumstances and supports clients in setting realistic goals. Practical coping strategies, attention to self-talk, and step-by-step plans for change are woven into sessions so clients can track progress between meetings.

Clients can expect an approach informed by attachment theory, cognitive-behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, DBT skills, and motivational interviewing. He also supervises other counselors and applies that experience to helping clients develop insight and actionable skills for managing life transitions and complex emotional concerns.

Therapeutic approaches and how they fit online



Shay commonly draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to address emotional and behavioral challenges. CBT involves identifying and reshaping unhelpful thought patterns and building practical skills for mood and anxiety management, which can be useful for issues like depression, anxiety, and ADHD-related struggles. DBT emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills to help people manage intense emotions and improve relationships.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Shay works with clients to assess needs, goals, and preferences and then tailors methods so therapy feels relevant and doable. He integrates mindfulness and motivational techniques when they align with a client's aims and adapts pacing and skill-building to fit each person’s situation.

Online therapy offers flexible access to these methods through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. That flexibility allows clients to engage from locations that suit them and to practice skills between sessions in real-world settings, while keeping continuity of care even when schedules or geography make in-person visits difficult.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Shay commonly address?
Shay works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting, depression, relationship and family problems, grief, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and ADHD.
What is Shay's therapeutic style?
He uses a collaborative, person-centered approach that examines patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors while helping clients set goals and develop coping strategies.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 15 years of experience working with individuals and families across a variety of concerns and has specialized training related to parenting and the effects of trauma on the body and mind.
What credentials and location information are on record?
Shay is a Licensed Professional Counselor with the credential TX LPC 61413 and he practices from Texas.
Does he offer services in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English, and he is also available to work with international clients when appropriate.
Which session formats are available?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.
How are fees and subscription handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in getting started?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDrug and alcohol addictionForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessMen's issuesMood disordersNarcissismPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English

What Shay can help with

Shay Williams works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and depression.

Shay works with individuals and families with backgrounds ranging from stress and anxiety to relational issues.

How Shay approaches therapy

Shay's clinical approaches include Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Shay is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Texas, with 15 years of clinical experience.