Dr. Anthony Shay, LPC

Dr. Anthony Shay is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LPC) practicing in Wisconsin who combines clinical training and practical experience to support children, teens, adults, and couples. He holds a Doctorate in Education, a doctoral-level degree, and a Master’s degree in Professional Counseling from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. As an LPC, he carries a state license to provide professional counseling services.

Dr. Shay works with a broad spectrum of concerns, including trauma and abuse, anxiety and depression, anger, substance use disorders, relationship and family difficulties, grief, and challenges with self-esteem and intimacy. He also supports clients facing career transitions, parenting questions, chronic illness and pain, aging and geriatric issues, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include communication problems, impulsivity, isolation, and co-occurring conditions.

He offers mental health care alongside vocational rehabilitation and faith-integrated services when appropriate. Dr. Shay practices as an integrative therapist, drawing from multiple evidence-based approaches and tailoring interventions to each person’s needs. His work emphasizes collaboration with clients to identify goals, build practical skills, and strengthen relationships across life stages and contexts.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Dr. Anthony Shay

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT focuses on helping people accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that align with their values. It supports work on anxiety, stress, and adapting to life changes by teaching practical acceptance and behavior strategies. Attachment-Based Therapy examines how early relationship patterns influence current connections and communication, helping clients address intimacy issues, family dynamics, and trust concerns by exploring relational patterns and building safer bonds. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through structured exercises and skill-building, often used for anxiety, depression, anger, and coping challenges.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Dr. Anthony Shay works with each person to understand goals, preferences, and presenting concerns, then blends methods to fit what will be most useful for the client. This flexibility helps tailor sessions to skill development, emotional processing, and relationship work as needed.

Online therapy with Dr. Shay is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during transitions, and connect with licensed professionals from different locations while working toward meaningful change.