Where Shad stands
- Credentials
- LICSW
- License
- LICSW, Washington / LW61381427
- NPI
- 1033503107
- Experience
- 14 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Washington
About
- Client-centered care
- CBT strategies
- DBT skills
About Shad
Shad St. Paul is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Washington with 14 years of experience. He focuses on addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. He also lists codependency and related relationship struggles among his clinical interests.
Shad uses clear, direct conversation to help people untangle patterns that keep them stuck. He draws on client-centered work to follow what each person brings, and cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. He also uses elements of dialectical behavior therapy and motivational interviewing when the situation calls for skills training or help finding motivation to change.
In sessions he helps people face substance use and compulsive behaviors in concrete steps. He addresses feelings like guilt, shame, jealousy, and difficulty committing or communicating. He talks through practical strategies for managing anger, reducing anxiety and improving everyday functioning.
Shad has experience supporting people through trauma and abuse and works with obsessive-compulsive patterns, phobias, and mood disruptions. He emphasizes building skills people can use between sessions, such as emotion regulation, communication techniques, and problem-solving methods.
People can expect straightforward, goal-oriented work that combines listening with actionable steps. Sessions look at what is happening now and what can be changed next. Shad practices in Washington and offers services in English.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Client-centered therapy centers on listening and following what matters most to the person. In practice that means the therapist reflects concerns and priorities back so the client can clarify goals and next steps. This approach helps when someone is unsure what to address first or feels overwhelmed by choices.CBT, or cognitive behavioral therapy, focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Sessions look for patterns that keep problems going and use short exercises to test different ways of thinking and behaving. CBT is often used for depression, anxiety, and unhelpful habits related to substance use or codependent behavior.
Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, emphasizes concrete skills like emotion regulation and distress tolerance. It teaches specific techniques for managing intense feelings and improving communication. These skills can be useful when anger, mood swings, or compulsive responses get in the way of daily life.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will help identify which methods fit a client's needs, goals, and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can change as progress is made.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and skills training to work through video or phone in ways that match daily routines.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. He also addresses related concerns such as codependency, communication problems, and family issues.
What is his therapy style like?
He combines client-centered listening with practical techniques from CBT and DBT. Work is collaborative and often focuses on skills and steps to change patterns.
How much experience does he have?
He has 14 years of experience providing clinical social work and substance use support in Washington. That background shapes his work with addiction and trauma.
What are his credentials and location?
He holds the LICSW credential and practices in Washington state. The profile lists Washington as his location.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees depend on your region and plan.
How do I get started with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.