Shad St. Paul, LICSW

Shad St. Paul is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) who focuses on thoughts and everyday habits that shape mood and behavior. He offers a calm, respectful presence to help people notice patterns that fuel addiction, anger, low self-esteem, or depression. Sessions aim to be practical and user-friendly so families can make small changes that matter. Shad uses straightforward talk therapy and goal-focused tools. He blends client-centered skills with methods drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. That means sessions mix listening and reflection with exercises that target unhelpful thinking, emotional regulation, and coping in daily life. With 14 years of experience practicing in Washington, he has worked with people facing substance use issues, trauma and abuse, and relationship or communication struggles. He also supports people dealing with obsessions, compulsions, phobias, guilt, shame, and problems tied to life purpose and commitment. Practical steps are emphasized in therapy. Clients may learn ways to reduce compulsive behaviors, manage anger, or handle cravings. Work often includes goal setting, skill practice, and checking what helps between sessions. Shad aims to create a nonjudgmental space where people can be honest about setbacks and progress. He partners with each person to find approaches that fit their goals and day-to-day life. To begin, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling before booking.

Combining practical approaches for online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person’s perspective. It helps people feel heard as they describe what they want to change and what matters most to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors together and teaches concrete exercises to shift thinking patterns and daily habits that maintain anxiety, depression, or compulsive actions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation and coping skills, offering tools for managing intense feelings and reducing impulsive reactions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the person to test which methods fit their goals and lifestyle. That decision is shaped by current concerns, what has helped before, and personal preferences, so plans can change as progress is made.

Confirm the available session formats before booking, since options are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also support regular skill practice between meetings so people can try tools in real situations and bring results back to sessions for review.