Therapist profile
Shad St. Paul, LICSW
Washington
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - Addictions and Anger
Continue with ShadKey details
- CredentialsLICSW
- LicenseLICSW, Washington / LW61381427
- NPI1033503107
- Experience14 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationWashington
About
- CBT strategies
- DBT skills
- Motivational interviewing
About Shad
Shad St. Paul is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Washington with 14 years of experience. He helps people who face addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. His work also addresses codependency, communication problems, and struggles like drug and alcohol addiction and obsessive behaviors.
In sessions he uses straightforward, practical approaches. Shad combines Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help people notice patterns and try different ways of responding. He also draws on Motivational Interviewing and Narrative Therapy to clarify goals and make changes feel doable.
People meet him for focused problem-solving and for learning skills to manage strong feelings. He works on concrete skills - for example, coping tools for anger and strategies to stop compulsive habits. Shad also helps clients sort through guilt, jealousy, and relationship patterns that keep repeating.
His background includes many years treating substance use and related concerns alongside mental health issues. That experience informs how he helps people set achievable steps and stay motivated during change. Sessions are practical and aimed at building skills clients can use in daily life.
Shad offers therapy in English in Washington. Before booking, readers should confirm current session formats and scheduling details through the service's online options.
How sessions work
How his approaches work for online sessions
Shad draws from Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to guide online work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so clients can clarify what matters to them. CBT looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and teaches practical exercises to test new ways of responding. DBT emphasizes skills for tolerating intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and managing impulses.Choosing which approach to emphasize is part of the therapy process. Shad works collaboratively with clients to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That means trying strategies, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan as needed so the approach matches the person's situation.
Practical benefits of online sessions include making it easier to fit meetings into a workday or home schedule and reducing travel time. If you need quieter surroundings, a shorter check-in, or a session without being on camera, discuss options when you schedule. Confirm the exact session formats offered before booking so you know what will work best for your routine.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He addresses addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, and depression, along with related issues like codependency and OCD patterns.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses practical, skills-based approaches combining Client-Centered Therapy, CBT, and DBT to help people change patterns and manage strong emotions.
How much experience does he have?
He has 14 years of experience working in mental health and substance use treatment.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is a LICSW licensed in Washington and practices in that state.
Can I work with him if I live outside the U.S.?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients currently.
What session formats are used?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current options through the online booking flow before scheduling.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and 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 anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.