Dr. Anthony Shay, LPC

Wisconsin · 3 years in practice

Dr. Anthony Shay is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Wisconsin.

License and registration

LPC, Wisconsin: 3326 - 125 · expires February 2027
NPI: 1861983629 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 3
Languages: English

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About Anthony

Dr. Anthony Shay is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Wisconsin. He holds a Doctorate in Education and a master’s degree in Professional Counseling from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota.

He offers short- and longer-term support for people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, and mood concerns. He uses practical talk and skills so people can manage day-to-day life more easily. He mixes several approaches to fit each person’s needs.

That can mean learning breathing and grounding skills for anxiety, pacing work on painful memories, or practicing new ways to handle anger.

Background and approach

Sessions are collaborative and paced to what the client wants to work on. Dr. Shay also helps with relationship and intimacy issues, parenting concerns, career stress, grief, and substance use challenges.

He pays attention to how life transitions and chronic illness affect mood and coping. He aims to help people rebuild routines and regain energy for things that matter to them. His work draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-based ideas, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy tools.

EMDR is part of the toolkit he lists for addressing trauma-related symptoms. He frames interventions in everyday language so people understand each step. Sessions can be arranged by video call, phone, live chat, or text messaging to meet different needs.

Dr. Shay welcomes people who prefer a practical, down-to-earth approach and who want a therapist who will help them try workable strategies.

Focus 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

Approaches Anthony names

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Online support

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It’s useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions where clarity about priorities matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking and changing behaviors that keep problems going. It often helps with depression, anxiety, and mood regulation by teaching practical exercises and homework.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust based on what helps most. That collaborative process means approaches can be blended so therapy matches a client’s needs and preferences.

Online formats offered include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people use visual cues and do deeper, skills-based work. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a quieter space is needed. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, progress notes, or when someone prefers not to be on camera. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, and daily life while still working with licensed professionals.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, depression, bipolar concerns, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting strain, ADHD, and other life changes.

What is his general therapy style?

The style is practical and collaborative. Sessions include talking, learning coping skills, and trying new behaviors between meetings.

What training and background does he have?

He holds a Doctorate in Education and a master’s in Professional Counseling from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota and has three years of professional experience.

Where is he licensed and based?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Wisconsin and practices from that state.

Which languages and international options are supported?

Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients as part of his practice.

What session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

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