Shay Williams, LPC

Shay Williams is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) 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 train and develop other professionals in the field.

Over his career he has worked with individuals and families from diverse backgrounds, addressing common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and challenges related to parenting and life transitions. He also focuses on related areas including adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, codependency, communication problems, control issues, impulsivity, isolation, men's issues, mood disorders, narcissism, and post-traumatic stress.

His clinical approach draws from several evidence-informed methods, including Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. He integrates these approaches to explore how thoughts, emotions, and behaviors interact and to build practical coping strategies tailored to each person's situation.

Shay meets individuals where they are and helps them examine patterns that may contribute to ongoing difficulties. He works collaboratively to set meaningful goals, develop step-by-step strategies, and refine self-talk and coping skills that support progress. He recognizes that beginning therapy is a significant step and aims to guide each person through the process with respect and professionalism.