Dr. Anthony Shay, LPC
Compassionate, practical help for strong emotions
Explore online therapy optionsWorks with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
How Anthony works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Wisconsin
- Years in practice
- 3
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Anthony
Dr. Anthony Shay is a Licensed Professional Counselor who practices in Wisconsin. He holds a Doctorate in Education and a Master’s in Professional Counseling from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota.
He brings three years of clinical experience to sessions. He aims to help people facing strong emotional reactions and life stressors, including anger and trauma. He uses straightforward talk and practical skills in session.
He draws from several approaches to match each person’s needs.
Background and approach
That can mean learning new ways to handle intense feelings, trying small behavior changes, or practicing how to set limits and communicate clearly. Dr. Shay has worked with a wide range of concerns such as anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, and parenting stress.
He also supports people dealing with chronic illness, aging issues, and the overlap of multiple diagnoses. He pays attention to how past attachment patterns affect current relationships. Sessions often focus on concrete tools - grounding, emotional regulation skills, and action steps toward personal goals.
He also helps people clarify values and create realistic plans for change. The work balances skill-building with space to talk about painful experiences. People who choose him usually want a practical, collaborative approach.
He accepts clients from inside and outside the United States. Services are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
What Anthony works with
Everything Anthony lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Anthony's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Sex addiction
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Workplace issues
Approaches Anthony lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches for online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying what matters to a person and taking small committed steps in that direction. It helps with persistent problems like anxiety, depression, and anger by teaching people to notice thoughts and choose values-based actions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going and uses structured exercises to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, mood issues, and managing impulses. Attachment-Based Therapy attends to how early relationship patterns still shape feelings and reactions today and can be helpful for intimacy and communication problems.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has worked or not worked before. That conversation guides whether the sessions emphasize values-based action, skills training, or exploring relationship patterns, and it is done together with the client.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video is useful for a full conversation and skill practice. Phone can be a good fit when bandwidth is low or for easier scheduling. Live chat and messaging make brief check-ins, progress notes, or more frequent support possible between longer sessions, helping people fit therapy into busy lives.
Questions people ask about Anthony
What concerns does Dr. Shay address?
He works with many issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, addictions, relationship problems, grief, and parenting challenges.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses an integrative, practical style that focuses on skills and small behavior changes alongside talking through difficult experiences.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has three years of professional clinical experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor.
What credentials and where is he licensed?
He is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - licensed in Wisconsin and holds a Doctorate in Education plus a Master’s in Professional Counseling.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and he is available to work with international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.