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01About Anthony
Dr. Anthony Shay is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Wisconsin. He holds a Doctorate in Education and a Master’s degree in Professional Counseling from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota.
He draws on several therapy methods to help people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship concerns. He meets people where they are and focuses on practical steps. Sessions often look at what matters most to the client and build doable skills for daily life.
Background and approach
He pays attention to how past experiences influence current patterns and works to strengthen healthier ways of relating. Dr. Shay uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy to shift unhelpful thoughts and from acceptance and commitment therapy to help people act on their values.
He also brings attachment-informed ideas to address connection and trust in relationships. These approaches are blended to match each person’s goals. Clients may bring concerns such as grief, parenting strain, addiction, anger, ADHD, chronic health challenges, or career stress.
He also helps with intimacy issues, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. The practice considers both mental health and vocational needs when relevant. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented.
Dr. Shay aims to create a calm, straightforward space for people to talk through what is hard. Progress is built one step at a time based on what the client wants to change.
02Credentials
- LPC (Wisconsin)
- License 3326 - 125 · expires February 2027
- NPI
- 1861983629 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Anthony lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- 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
Methods Anthony names
- 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
These are the methods Anthony names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
Therapeutic Approaches Online and How They Help
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then take small actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and major life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns through clear exercises and homework. It often helps with anxiety, mood problems, and coping skills. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current ways of connecting and can help when trust, closeness, or recurring conflict are concerns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with clients about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they choose and adjust methods so sessions stay practical and relevant to the person’s life.
Online therapy offers several convenient formats: video calls for face-to-face conversation, phone sessions when video isn't possible, live chat for shorter check-ins, and text-based messaging for ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, medical appointments, caregiving, or mobility limits, and they let people use lower-bandwidth formats when needed.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns can be addressed?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting strain, grief, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
What is the general therapy style?
Sessions are practical and conversational with an emphasis on skills and values. The work mixes talking through problems with specific techniques to change unhelpful habits.
What is his professional background?
He holds a Doctorate in Education and a Master’s in Professional Counseling and has three years of counseling experience.
Where is the therapist licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor listed in Wisconsin.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Work is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.
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