About Shad
Shad St. Paul is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Washington. He focuses on addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, self esteem, and depression.
He aims to build a respectful, straightforward space where people can talk and make real changes. Shad draws on 14 years of clinical experience to guide conversations toward practical steps. He uses a mix of approaches that fit the person in front of him rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.
How Shad works
Sessions move at a pace the client is comfortable with and focus on skills that can be used between appointments. People often come with problems tied to relationships, substance use, or repeated patterns like obsessive thoughts or acting out. Shad addresses common threads such as codependency, commitment issues, communication problems, and family stress.
He also supports work on obsessive-compulsive behaviors, phobias, guilt and shame, and finding a clearer sense of life purpose. In therapy he blends client-centered listening with techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy. Motivational interviewing and narrative therapy are added when exploring change and meaning.
The result is straightforward help for everyday struggles and more complex issues alike. Sessions are offered in English and delivered online through video, phone, live chat, or text messaging. People start by completing a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.
Shad lists 7 ways of working on the entry:
What Shad works with
The areas below are the ones Shad selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
Also listed
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Depression
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Paranoia
- Phobias
- Self esteem
Training and background
| Register | LICSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 14 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Washington |
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Online support options
Therapeutic approaches and online treatment options
Shad often blends client-centered therapy with cognitive behavioral therapy to guide online sessions. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and meeting the person where they are, which helps people feel heard and take the lead in setting goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety, depression, or patterns tied to addiction.He also uses dialectical behavior therapy when emotional regulation and strong reactions are a concern. DBT offers concrete skills for handling intense feelings, improving relationships, and tolerating distress without making things worse. Together these approaches give both supportive listening and clear tools for change, and the therapist will work with each person to decide which fits best based on their needs and goals.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions are useful for in-depth conversations and skill practice. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging are helpful for brief updates, coaching between appointments, or when typing feels more comfortable. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and keep continuity of care across different circumstances.
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