Dr. Shawn Hysten-Williams , LPC

Dr. Shawn Hysten-Williams, Ed.D., LPC is a licensed professional counselor in Texas with 12 years of clinical experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and the aftereffects of trauma. She brings a practical, goal-focused style to therapy that blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and she uses psychoeducation to equip clients with communication and problem-solving skills. Ed.D. is a Doctor of Education degree and LPC stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, reflecting her advanced training and credentialing in counseling.

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. She has considerable experience supporting individuals, couples, and families through grief, life transitions, anger management, intimacy and relationship concerns, and challenges related to addiction, self-esteem, and parenting. Her work also addresses trauma and abuse, LGBT concerns, eating and body-image issues, caregiver stress, and a range of family-of-origin and blended-family dynamics.

Known for a compassionate, inclusive approach, Dr. Hysten-Williams creates a supportive environment for clients who may struggle to find acceptance elsewhere. She focuses on practical strategies and collaborative goal-setting to help clients move toward clearer thinking, improved relationships, and healthier coping over time.

Therapeutic approaches for online care

Dr. Shawn Hysten-Williams commonly works with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy in online sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress and to improve daily functioning. Solution-Focused Brief Therapy emphasizes practical steps and specific goals, helping clients build on strengths and find workable solutions for relationship problems, life transitions, and coping challenges.

She also draws on Trauma-Focused strategies when past abuse or neglect is central to a person’s concerns, providing structured support to address trauma-related reactions and improve emotional regulation. Choosing the right approach is part of the work together - Dr. Shawn Hysten-Williams collaborates with each person to determine the best methods based on needs, goals, and preferences and adjusts the plan over time.

Online therapy offers flexible options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit care into busy schedules and to connect from home. These formats allow licensed professionals to provide ongoing support, teaching skills, and tracking progress without requiring in-person visits, which can increase consistency and access to treatment.