Dr. Shawn Hysten-Williams, Ed.D., LPC is an experienced psychotherapist with over a decade of experience in goal-focused approaches and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She has her masters degree in Counseling from Prairie View A & M University and a doctorate in Counseling Education from Texas Southern University. She has specialized experience in multiple areas including: Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship Issues (personal & professional), anger issues, and working with individuals who have experienced trauma such as neglect or abuse. She also has expertise in couples therapy, grief therapy, and helping individual's successfully manage life transitions. Dr. Hysten-Williams primarily uses Solution-Focused Brief Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She enjoys working with couples, individuals, and families experiencing challenges that may seem too difficult to over-come. In addition, Dr. Hysten-Williams uses psychoeducation as a tool to help equip clients with the necessary information to effectively problem-solve and develop communication skills. She also use psychoeducation as a platform to provide information and resources in an empathetic and supportive environment. Her approach to therapy is beneficial and embraces all individuals, including those who may find it difficult to be accepted in society, All are welcome to inquire about services.
Additional areas of focus: 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
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
TX LPC 61498
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She is professional, knowledgeable, and caring.
Written on Apr 01, 2024 after therapy with Shawn for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
Looking forward to reconnecting
Written on Feb 16, 2024 after therapy with Shawn for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She’s amazing and she listens
Written on Dec 19, 2023 after therapy with Shawn for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Dr. Hysten-Williams is a wonderful professional. She is an incredible listener, really cuts to the heart of the challenge, and gives practical, insightful advice.
Written on Oct 20, 2023 after therapy with Shawn for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and anger management
Dr. Hysten-Williams is a fantastic listener and guide in CBT., and I'm so grateful for the tools she helped me discover for dealing with my anxiety and paranoia.
Written on Feb 09, 2023 after therapy with Shawn for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Excellent. Approachable in a very real way. I’ve seen 10-15 therapists in my life (and known many more) and Dr. Hysten-Wiliams is definitely in the top 10 percent.
Written on Dec 17, 2022 after therapy with Shawn for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse