Dr. Anthony Shay , LPC

Dr. Anthony Shay is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LPC) practicing in Wisconsin who blends academic training with practical experience to support clients across the lifespan. He holds a Doctorate in Education and a Master’s degree in Professional Counseling from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, and he uses that background to inform a thoughtful, integrative approach to care.

He works with children, teens, adults, and couples, addressing concerns such as trauma and abuse, anxiety and depression, anger, domestic violence, substance use disorders, and communication difficulties. In addition to traditional mental health services, he provides vocational rehabilitation and faith-integrated support for individuals who want clinical help that reflects their spiritual values.

As an integrative therapist, he draws on multiple evidence-informed methods and tailors interventions to each person’s needs, preferences, and goals. His practice centers on collaboration, helping clients explore practical strategies and deeper patterns that affect relationships, work, and daily functioning. The result is a flexible, person-focused approach designed to meet a wide range of emotional and life challenges.

Integrative Approaches for Effective Online Care

Dr. Anthony Shay uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them - the focus is on identifying personal values and taking committed action toward a meaningful life, which can be helpful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. He also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationships shape current patterns - this approach can support people working through relationship difficulties, intimacy-related issues, and patterns of connection or withdrawal. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another core tool in his work, offering practical strategies to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that contribute to anxiety, depression, and coping problems.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Dr. Anthony Shay works with each person to select and adapt methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. Clients are invited to participate in shaping treatment so therapy remains practical and relevant.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access licensed professionals from different locations and allow therapy to fit into busy lives without sacrificing continuity of care.