Dr. Anthony Shay , LPC

Dr. Anthony Shay is a Wisconsin Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who combines advanced training with practical experience to support children, teens, adults, and couples facing a wide range of life challenges. He holds a Doctorate in Education and a Master of Science in Professional Counseling from Saint Marys University of Minnesota, and he brings a collaborative, client-centered approach to each therapeutic relationship. Dr. Shay has worked with issues that include trauma and abuse, anxiety and depression, anger and domestic violence, substance use disorders, and communication problems, along with concerns related to parenting, intimacy, grief, and career transitions.

He offers mental health care alongside vocational rehabilitation and faith-integrated services, tailoring interventions to the individual needs and values of each person he sees. As an integrative clinician, Dr. Shay draws from multiple evidence-informed methods and adapts them to fit developmental stage and presenting concerns, with an emphasis on practical coping skills and relational repair. His work aims to help clients manage symptoms, strengthen relationships, and navigate meaningful life changes while honoring their unique goals and backgrounds.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Dr. Shay

Dr. Shay integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Attachment-Based Therapy into his online practice. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify personal values, accept difficult thoughts and feelings, and commit to meaningful behavior change - it is often useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and reshaping unhelpful thoughts and patterns to reduce symptoms and improve functioning, making it helpful for depression, anxiety, and coping challenges. Attachment-Based Therapy examines relational patterns formed early in life and works to strengthen connection and emotional regulation, which can support those dealing with relationship difficulties, trauma, or intimacy concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Shay collaborates with each person to identify which methods align with their goals, preferences, and circumstances, and he adapts interventions over time as needs evolve.

Online therapy with Dr. Shay includes options for video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access consistent care from various locations and allow clients to choose how they engage in therapy while maintaining ongoing contact with a licensed professional.