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 draws on several therapy approaches to help people who are struggling with distress and life changes. Dr. Shay focuses on practical, down-to-earth conversations.

Sessions are aimed at helping people understand what they are feeling and why. He uses everyday language and clear steps so parents and others can follow along even when they are worried or pressed for time.

Background and approach

In sessions he blends Emotionally-Focused Therapy with cognitive and acceptance-based ideas. That means paying attention to emotional patterns, identifying thoughts that get in the way, and noticing values that motivate change. He aims to help people lower anxiety, manage difficult emotions, and repair connection where it matters most.

Dr. Shay offers support for a broad range of concerns, including stress, trauma, depression, addiction, relationship trouble, grief, anger, and coping with long-term illness. He also addresses issues such as ADHD, self-esteem, career challenges, and compassion fatigue.

His approach is flexible and tailored to each person’s situation. People who work with him can expect straightforward goals and practical tools. He combines listening with specific strategies from different therapies so sessions move toward real, usable change.

The focus is on what helps in daily life and on steps people can try between appointments.

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

Emotionally focused care and online options

Dr. Shay commonly uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful emotional patterns in relationships and daily life. EFT emphasizes identifying core emotions and the interaction patterns that keep people stuck, which can be helpful for intimacy, grief, and recurring conflict.

He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which focuses on clarifying values and taking committed action even when difficult thoughts or feelings appear. ACT can help with anxiety, depression, and situations that require coping with ongoing stress. Attachment-Based Therapy is another influence, which looks at how early bonds shape expectations and behavior in close relationships and helps people build more reliable ways of connecting.

Choosing the right approach is something he does with each person. He will discuss how different methods might fit your goals and try options that match your needs and preferences. The process is collaborative and adjusted over time based on what is working.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation while phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging suit brief check-ins or people who prefer writing. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, and busy schedules while keeping the focus on emotional change and practical steps.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of issues does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, and addiction. He also supports people dealing with relationship problems, grief, parenting strain, and long-term illness.

What is his therapeutic style like?

His style is warm and practical with an emphasis on emotions and real-life tools. Sessions mix listening, skills practice, and steps you can try between meetings.

How much experience does he have?

He has three years of clinical experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor. His background includes work across a range of mental health and vocational settings.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is an LPC in Wisconsin and holds a Doctorate in Education plus a master’s in Professional Counseling from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota.

Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What session formats does he use?

He works via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How does pricing work?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability and is provided through a subscription model. The subscription can be canceled at any time.

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