Dr. Shawn Hysten-Williams, LPC

Dr. Shawn Hysten-Williams brings more than a decade of clinical practice to her work with individuals, couples, and families, blending goal-focused strategies with evidence-informed therapies. She earned a master’s degree in Counseling from Prairie View A&M University and a doctorate in Counseling Education from Texas Southern University - the doctoral degree is an advanced professional doctorate in counseling education. In practice she is licensed as an LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and she integrates Solution-Focused Brief Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify concrete steps toward change.

Her clinical experience spans stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges in both personal and professional settings, anger management, and trauma related to neglect or abuse. She also offers support for grief and life transitions, and she works with couples and families facing difficult patterns that feel overwhelming. Psychoeducation is an integral part of her approach - she provides information and skill-building to help clients problem-solve and improve communication in everyday life.

Dr. Hysten-Williams aims to create a supportive, empathetic environment and welcomes inquiries from those who have felt marginalized or struggled to find acceptance. Her focus is practical, collaborative work that equips clients with tools they can use outside of sessions to manage challenges and move toward meaningful goals.