Shayla Pattillo , LPC

Shayla Pattillo is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who supports people navigating stress, anxiety, relationship and family challenges, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, and a range of related concerns. She works with issues including self-esteem, grief, eating concerns, parenting, anger, career transitions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and life changes, and she also attends to focused concerns such as abandonment, body image, codependency, commitment issues, and postpartum or perinatal mood struggles. As an LPC, she is trained to provide therapeutic support and practical strategies to help clients move toward clearer goals and better daily functioning.

She integrates evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, and Mindfulness practices to tailor treatment to each person’s needs. Shayla emphasizes active listening, thoughtful questioning, and sharing useful information so clients can strengthen their inner voice and build confidence. Her approach balances practical skills with compassionate guidance to help people take meaningful steps forward.

Shayla brings 3 years of professional experience as a practicing therapist and offers services in English. She aims to create a collaborative space where individuals and families can explore possibilities for change and work toward brighter days ahead.

Approaches That Guide Online Therapy

Shayla uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, and mood symptoms. CBT offers structured tools for changing behaviors and coping more effectively.

She also incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which emphasizes clarifying personal values and learning to accept difficult emotions while committing to action that aligns with what matters. ACT is useful for managing stress, avoidance, and problems that persist despite effort to control them.

Client-Centered Therapy forms the relational backbone of her work, providing a supportive, empathetic environment where clients are heard and helped to discover their own solutions. This approach is especially helpful for building self-esteem, resolving relationship concerns, and navigating life transitions.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process, and Shayla collaborates with each person to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors methods over time so therapy remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility by allowing sessions over video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and maintain continuity of care when life is unpredictable, while still benefiting from the guidance of licensed professionals and therapists.