Dr. Shawn Hysten-Williams , LPC

Dr. Shawn Hysten-Williams is a licensed counselor and educator with 12 years of clinical experience using goal-focused methods and evidence-informed therapies. She holds a master’s degree in Counseling from Prairie View A & M University and a doctorate in Counseling Education - an Ed.D. - from Texas Southern University. As an LPC, she blends practical skills training with therapeutic insight to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, trauma, and life transitions.

Her practice emphasizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, with additional training in trauma-informed approaches. She works with individuals, couples, and families facing challenges such as grief, intimacy concerns, parenting difficulties, addiction, and identity-related stressors. Psychoeducation is a key part of her work - she provides information and concrete tools to strengthen communication, problem solving, and coping skills.

Dr. Hysten-Williams aims to create an empathetic, nonjudgmental environment that honors diverse backgrounds and experiences. Her approach is practical and collaborative, helping clients set achievable goals and build strategies they can use beyond the therapy session. She welcomes inquiries from those seeking respectful, skills-based support for meaningful change.

Therapeutic Approaches Adapted for Online Care

Dr. Shawn Hysten-Williams commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and applies trauma-informed techniques when needed. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors that contribute to anxiety, depression, and stress. Solution-Focused Brief Therapy concentrates on clients’ strengths and practical steps to reach specific goals, which can be especially useful for relationship challenges, life transitions, and focused problem solving. Trauma-focused work provides targeted support for processing and reducing the impact of past traumatic experiences in ways that respect each person’s pace and resilience.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Shawn Hysten-Williams collaborates with each person to select or combine methods that best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps ensure therapy feels relevant and achievable.

Online sessions with licensed professionals offer flexibility - appointments can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, maintain continuity during transitions, and access support from different locations while working with familiar therapists.