Shay Williams, LPC

Shay Williams is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas with 15 years of clinical experience. He holds a bachelor’s degree 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 helping to develop other professionals in the field.

He has worked with individuals and families from varied backgrounds on concerns that include stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma, parenting difficulties, and grief. He has received specialized training in parenting and in understanding how trauma affects both the body and the mind, and he draws on that training to support clients through complex life experiences.

Shay meets each person where they are and then examines recurring patterns that may contribute to current struggles. He explores thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in relation to past and present circumstances, and collaborates with clients to set goals, build coping strategies, and outline practical steps toward those goals. Part of his work includes helping people notice and reframe internal self-talk so it supports recovery and growth.

He approaches therapy with empathy and practical guidance, and he appreciates the trust clients place in him as they take meaningful steps toward change. License TX LPC 61413.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Shay commonly uses Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relational patterns influence current feelings and relationships; this approach is helpful for people working through trust, intimacy, or repeated relationship struggles. He also applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, a practical method for addressing anxiety, depression, and day-to-day coping. When emotional regulation or intense interpersonal difficulties are present, he may use Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques to teach skills in mindfulness, distress tolerance, and emotional management.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Shay works collaboratively with each client to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made and circumstances change.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to access care around work, family, and travel schedules. These formats offer flexibility and continuity, allowing clients to engage in therapy in ways that suit their daily life while working with licensed professionals and therapists to address meaningful concerns.