Dr. Shawn Hysten-Williams, LPC
Compassionate counselor focused on clear progress
Explore online therapy optionsWorks with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
How Shawn works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Texas
- Years in practice
- 12
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Shawn
Dr. Shawn Hysten-Williams is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps people who are overwhelmed by stress, anger, anxiety, or major life changes. She focuses on clear goals and practical steps so clients can see progress between sessions.
Her approach is direct and solution-oriented, aimed at real-world results rather than long, open-ended therapy. Dr. Hysten-Williams holds a master’s degree in Counseling from Prairie View A & M University and a doctorate in Counseling Education from Texas Southern University.
Background and approach
She has 12 years of experience working with concerns such as trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem, addictions, and relationship struggles. She also addresses areas like grief, caregiving stress, body image, and intimacy-related issues. In sessions she uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change thought patterns that feed difficult emotions.
She pairs CBT with Solution-Focused methods to set achievable short-term goals and build momentum. Motivational Interviewing appears when people want to make behavior changes but feel stuck. Psychoeducation is a regular part of her work - Dr.
Hysten-Williams offers clear information and practical tools to improve communication and problem-solving. Mindfulness techniques are used when calming the body and focusing attention will help manage strong feelings. She practices in Texas and conducts therapy in English.
Her style is accepting and nonjudgmental, and she aims to make therapy useful and accessible for people from diverse backgrounds.
What Shawn works with
Everything Shawn lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Shawn's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Trichotillomania
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Shawn lists
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused 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.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Dr. Hysten-Williams commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy in online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and practice different reactions; it is useful for anxiety, anger, and depression. Solution-Focused Therapy zeroes in on small, concrete goals and the steps that move a person toward those outcomes, making it useful for people who want quicker, practical change.She also draws on Motivational Interviewing when someone feels stuck about making changes. That approach uses open questions and reflective listening to build a person’s own motivation for change. Choosing the right mix of methods is a collaborative process; she will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and adapt the work as they go.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and shared worksheets. Phone sessions can fit into a short break or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging are good for quick check-ins, ongoing coaching, or when someone prefers written reflection. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life while keeping the work practical and goal oriented.
Questions people ask about Shawn
What kinds of problems does this therapist address?
She helps people with stress, anger, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, addictions, self-esteem, and life transitions.
What is her general therapy style?
Her approach is goal-focused and practical. She combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused methods, and motivational techniques to set and reach short-term goals.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has 12 years of clinical experience and uses that background to offer focused, skills-based help for a wide range of concerns.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
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