Dr. Shawn Hysten-Williams, LPC

Dr. Shawn Hysten-Williams is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who brings more than a decade of focused clinical experience to her work with individuals, couples, and families. She holds a master’s degree in Counseling from Prairie View A & M University and a doctorate in Counseling Education from Texas Southern University, training that informs her skill in goal-oriented and evidence-informed interventions. Dr. Hysten-Williams blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Solution-Focused Brief Therapy to help clients address stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family challenges, anger, and the effects of trauma and abuse.

She also offers specialized care for concerns such as grief, life transitions, intimacy-related issues, addictions, self-esteem, parenting difficulties, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. Her practice uses psychoeducation to equip people with practical problem-solving tools and communication strategies, and she integrates therapeutic techniques that support couples work and blended family dynamics. Dr. Hysten-Williams emphasizes an empathetic, accepting approach that welcomes diverse identities and life experiences, aiming to create a collaborative environment where clients develop skills to manage change and move toward their goals.

Her approach is practical and resource-oriented, focused on helping people build resilience, improve relationships, and navigate complex life challenges with clearer communication and actionable steps toward recovery and growth.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care and Healing

Dr. Hysten-Williams frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a structured approach that helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors; it is often effective for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Solution-Focused Therapy is another core approach she employs - it concentrates on current strengths and practical steps to reach specific goals, making it useful for life transitions, relationship issues, and problem solving. Trauma-Focused Therapy is also part of her toolkit for working with individuals who have experienced neglect, abuse, or other traumatic events, providing focused strategies to process difficult memories and reduce distress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dr. Hysten-Williams works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together, therapist and client review progress and adjust techniques as goals evolve.

Online therapy offers flexible options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which can make scheduling easier and allow continuity of care from different locations. These formats support ongoing work on skills, communication, and coping strategies while accommodating varied lifestyles and commitments.