Dr. Anthony Shay , LPC

Dr. Anthony Shay is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Wisconsin. He holds a Doctorate in Education and a Master’s degree in Professional Counseling from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, bringing both advanced clinical training and educational expertise to his work. As an LPC he is credentialed to provide mental health counseling across the lifespan in Wisconsin.

He works with children, teens, adults, and couples and has built experience addressing a wide range of concerns, including trauma and abuse, anxiety and depression, anger, domestic violence, substance use disorders, and communication problems. His practice also focuses on areas such as stress, self-esteem, career challenges, relationship and family issues, grief and loss, intimacy-related concerns, parenting, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes. Additional areas of attention include chronic illness and disability, aging and geriatric matters, co-morbidity, dissociation, and struggles with isolation or impulsivity.

Dr. Shay provides mental health services as well as vocational rehabilitation and faith-integrated support when appropriate. He practices as an integrative therapist, drawing from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to tailor care to each person’s needs and goals.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Dr. Anthony Shay

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes helping people clarify their values and take committed steps toward a meaningful life, even in the presence of difficult thoughts and feelings. It can be especially useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions by building psychological flexibility and practical action.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and coping with stressful situations by teaching skills for problem solving and emotional regulation.

Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape current patterns of relating and helps people develop more secure connections. This approach can support individuals and couples working through relationship difficulties, intimacy concerns, and communication problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Anthony Shay works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility and access to care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, or mobility limitations and allow licensed professionals and therapists to deliver consistent, ongoing support across distances.