Shay Williams , LPC

Shay Williams is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 15 years of experience helping individuals and families navigate stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, and the lasting effects of trauma. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Education in Counseling and Guidance from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, and he also serves as a counselor supervisor mentoring other professionals in the field. LPC stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, a state credential indicating formal training and clinical experience in mental health care.

Shay has worked with clients from many backgrounds, offering support for parenting concerns and addressing how trauma can affect both body and mind. His practice emphasizes practical skills and insight - he meets clients where they are, identifies recurring patterns that contribute to difficulties, and explores how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect across past and present circumstances. Drawing on specialized training and years of clinical learning, he helps people set achievable goals and build step-by-step coping strategies.

In sessions Shay guides exploration of self-talk and its role in daily life, and he collaborates with each person to develop personalized plans for change. He approaches therapy with respect and gratitude for the courage it takes to begin, and he works to provide clear, compassionate direction as clients take meaningful steps forward.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Shay draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationships influence current patterns of connection and emotion; this approach can help with relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, and attachment-related stress. He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical techniques for anxiety, mood concerns, and coping with life changes. When emotional regulation and intense, shifting feelings are present, Shay integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) strategies to teach skills in distress tolerance, emotional balance, and interpersonal effectiveness.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Shay works collaboratively with clients to tailor methods to their needs, goals, and preferences. He helps clients explore which tools feel most effective and adjusts the plan over time so therapy remains aligned with progress and changing circumstances.

Online therapy with Shay is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals from varied locations and allow clients to maintain continuity of care while balancing work, family, and other responsibilities.