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Shay Williams

Compassionate counselor focused on practical change

LPC Texas

Experience
15 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages
English
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About Shay

Shay Williams is an LPC based in Texas with 15 years of clinical experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, and a range of mood and behavioral concerns.

Background and approach

He earned graduate training in counseling and has supervised other counselors, bringing both hands-on practice and mentorship experience to his work. His background includes specialized training in parenting and in understanding how traumatic experiences affect both body and mind.

Shay uses a collaborative, pattern-focused approach that starts by meeting clients where they are and then exploring recurring thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that contribute to distress. He blends practical skill building with reflective work, supporting clients as they set goals, develop coping strategies, and examine self-talk and automatic reactions.

His methods draw on cognitive behavioral techniques, attachment-informed perspectives, and mindfulness and DBT strategies when appropriate. Clients looking for an approachable, goal-oriented therapist will find a steady clinical presence in Shay.

He frames therapy as a process of small, measurable steps and works with each person to identify realistic actions that support lasting change.

Online care using practical, evidence-informed approaches



Shay commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and learn concrete strategies for changing reactions and behaviors, which is useful for anxiety, mood concerns, and stress management. He also incorporates Attachment-Based ideas to explore how early relationships shape current patterns and to support more supported, connected ways of relating. When appropriate, elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy are used to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills that assist with intense emotions and impulsivity.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Shay works together with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, experimenting with strategies and adjusting the plan over time so therapy fits the individual rather than forcing a single method.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility for people with busy schedules or those living outside his state. These formats allow regular connection for skill practice, check-ins, and step-by-step progress while accommodating different communication styles and logistical needs.

Frequently asked questions

What types of concerns does Shay address?
He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, depression, relationship and family difficulties, grief, anger, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and ADHD.
What is Shay's therapeutic style like?
His approach is collaborative and pattern-focused, combining skill building with exploration of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to set goals and develop coping strategies.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 15 years of experience in the counseling field and has also served as a counselor supervisor, helping to develop other professionals.
What credentials and location should I know about?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor holding TX LPC 61413 and practices from Texas.
Can someone who lives outside the United States work with him?
Yes, he accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different preferences.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling 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