- CBT skills
- DBT techniques
- Motivational work
About Shad
Shad St. Paul is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Washington with 14 years of experience. He works with people facing addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. He also addresses issues like codependency, commitment concerns, communication problems, and substance use challenges.
Shad uses straightforward conversation and goal-focused work. He listens to what matters most and helps people identify small, practical steps they can try between sessions. Sessions often include skill practice, checking how those skills worked, and adjusting plans as needed.
His methods draw on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy. That mix lets him shift between slowing down to understand a personal story and teaching concrete skills for managing strong feelings.
Shad has spent years supporting people with drug and alcohol addiction as well as those dealing with trauma and mood struggles. He brings experience working through shame, guilt, jealousy, obsessive thoughts, and phobias, and he helps people clarify life purpose and repair communication patterns.
In sessions he focuses on practical change. He will talk through triggers for anger, identify thinking patterns that keep problems going, and practice breathing, grounding, or distress-tolerance skills when needed. The work aims to reduce reactivity and build clearer choices over time.
People meet with him in English and the practice is based in Washington. Before scheduling, confirm current session options and formats to match individual needs.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Shad commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in sessions. CBT involves identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors to reduce anger and mood symptoms. It helps with patterns like rumination, avoidance, and negative self-talk. DBT focuses on skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication, which can reduce reactive outbursts and help manage strong feelings.He also uses Client-Centered Therapy to keep conversations focused on the persons goals and values. That approach emphasizes listening and collaboration so the client helps shape which skills or strategies to try. Together, client and therapist decide which methods fit current needs and goals.
If you prefer online sessions, confirm the specific session formats available before booking. Finding the right approach is part of the work and he will help figure out what fits your life, goals, and preferences. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or reduce travel time. Confirm the session options during booking to match timing and technical needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with related to anger?
He works with anger alongside addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. He also addresses related issues such as communication problems and codependency.
How would he approach therapy for temper and reactivity?
He blends Client-Centered work with CBT and DBT techniques to teach skills for managing strong feelings and reducing reactive responses. Sessions combine listening to personal experience with practical skill practice.
What is his background and experience?
He has 14 years of clinical experience working in Washington, including substance use and mental health care. He has focused work with addiction, trauma, mood issues, and related concerns.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a LICSW licensed in Washington. His practice is based in Washington state.
Which languages are offered and can international clients work with him?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are available. The profile does not list specific formats, so check when you schedule.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm pricing details during intake.
How do I start a first appointment?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session from the available times.