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Shantay Williams

Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate, MFTC (she, her)

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Colorado Springs, CO 80918
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Colorado Springs, CO 80918
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You may be feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, weighed down by depression, or struggling in your relationships. Maybe communication has become difficult, trust has been broken, or life changes have left you feeling unsure of yourself. You want relief from the constant emotional stress and to feel more confident, connected, and at peace. You are ready to understand yourself more deeply, improve your relationships, and build healthier emotional patterns. Most of all, you want a space where you feel safe, understood, and supported as you work toward healing and growth.
I help individuals, families, and couples navigate anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges, including healing after infidelity. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Narrative Therapy to help you understand your thoughts, regulate emotions, and improve communication. I am also bilingual in Spanish!
Reaching out for therapy can feel vulnerable, and you do not have to do it alone. I offer a warm, supportive space where you can feel heard, understood, and accepted without judgment. Together, we will move at your pace to help you heal, build confidence, and create healthier, more fulfilling relationships.
Call or Shantay Williams now for a free 15 minute consultation - (719) 824-4790

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Olson Family Counseling

Colorado Springs, CO 80918

(719) 824-4790
My website
All sessions are offered via secure telehealth, allowing you to attend therapy from the comfort and privacy of your own home.
I specialize in Marital and Premarital, Family Conflict and Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum 
$120 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Glad you are here. You are not alone. I look forward to going on this journey along side with you.
Shantay Williams
Let's Connect (719) 824-4790
Photo of Shantay Williams, Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate, MFTC

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Olson Family Counseling

Colorado Springs, CO 80918

(719) 824-4790
My website
All sessions are offered via secure telehealth, allowing you to attend therapy from the comfort and privacy of your own home.
I specialize in Marital and Premarital, Family Conflict and Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum 
$120 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Glad you are here. You are not alone. I look forward to going on this journey along side with you.
Shantay Williams

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $120
  • Couple Sessions $130
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Paypal, Venmo, Visa, Zelle

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Blue Care Network
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • CHAMPVA
  • Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Colorado Access
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
  • Health First Colorado
  • Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Kaiser (Out-of-Network)
  • Medicaid
  • Meritain Health
  • Optum
  • United Medical Resources (UMR)
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Out of Network
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I accept most major insurance plans, including Medicaid, and offer telehealth therapy throughout Colorado. Our team will help verify your benefits and answer any questions so you can access care with clarity and confidence.
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Shantay Williams
Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate, MFTC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (719) 824-4790
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I accept most major insurance plans, including Medicaid, and offer telehealth therapy throughout Colorado. Our team will help verify your benefits and answer any questions so you can access care with clarity and confidence.
Photo of Shantay Williams, Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate, MFTC
Shantay Williams
Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate, MFTC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (719) 824-4790

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of Colorado / MFTC.0014920 Supervised by Alexis Olson (Colorado / CSW.09929029) Shantay Williams

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended National University , Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy

    • Additional Credentials

  • Degree/Diploma from Arizona State University Bachelors in Family and Human Development
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Marriage and Family Therapist Associate specializing in couples, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, and trauma. Trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and attachment-based approaches, with experience supporting military families and integrating faith-based counseling when desired.
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Shantay Williams
Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate, MFTC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (719) 824-4790
"
Marriage and Family Therapist Associate specializing in couples, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, and trauma. Trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and attachment-based approaches, with experience supporting military families and integrating faith-based counseling when desired.
Photo of Shantay Williams, Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate, MFTC
Shantay Williams
Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate, MFTC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (719) 824-4790

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Marital and Premarital
  • Family Conflict
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum

Expertise

  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Caregivers
  • Child
  • Chronic Pain
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Geriatric and Seniors
  • Life Transitions
  • Men's Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship Issues
  • Thinking Disorders
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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These are the main issues I can help you with, this is what a typical treatment plan may involve and the benefits you can expect: I help individuals and couples with anxiety, trauma, burnout, attachment wounds, communication issues, and relationship stress. Treatment may include CBT coping skills, EFT-based attachment work, emotional regulation, and mindfulness.
Photo of Shantay Williams, Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate, MFTC
Shantay Williams
Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate, MFTC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (719) 824-4790
"
These are the main issues I can help you with, this is what a typical treatment plan may involve and the benefits you can expect: I help individuals and couples with anxiety, trauma, burnout, attachment wounds, communication issues, and relationship stress. Treatment may include CBT coping skills, EFT-based attachment work, emotional regulation, and mindfulness.
Photo of Shantay Williams, Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate, MFTC
Shantay Williams
Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate, MFTC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (719) 824-4790

Client Focus

Age

Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Family

Communities

Racial Justice Allied

Ethnicity

Black and African American , 
Hispanic and Latino

I also speak

Spanish

Religion

Christian

Age

Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Family

Communities

Racial Justice Allied

Ethnicity

Black and African American , 
Hispanic and Latino

I also speak

Spanish

Religion

Christian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment Therapy
  • Attachment-based
  • Christian Counseling
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Emotion Focused Therapy
  • Family / Marital
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centered
  • Play Therapy
  • Psychodynamic
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Structural Family Therapy
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These are the treatment types I use, and this is what your experience will be like: I use Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), CBT, and Person-Centered Therapy to help clients heal from trauma, anxiety, and relationship distress. My approach is trauma-informed, strengths-based, and mindfulness-focused, helping you build emotional regulation, resilience, and healthier patterns.
Photo of Shantay Williams, Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate, MFTC
Shantay Williams
Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate, MFTC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (719) 824-4790
"
These are the treatment types I use, and this is what your experience will be like: I use Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), CBT, and Person-Centered Therapy to help clients heal from trauma, anxiety, and relationship distress. My approach is trauma-informed, strengths-based, and mindfulness-focused, helping you build emotional regulation, resilience, and healthier patterns.
Photo of Shantay Williams, Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate, MFTC
Shantay Williams
Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate, MFTC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (719) 824-4790

Location

Primary Location

Olson Family Counseling

Colorado Springs, CO 80918

(719) 824-4790

Email Me

My website

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Zips

Neighborhoods

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All sessions are offered via secure telehealth, allowing you to attend therapy from the comfort and privacy of your own home.
Photo of Shantay Williams, Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate, MFTC
Shantay Williams
Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate, MFTC
Call for a free consultation now - (719) 824-4790
"
All sessions are offered via secure telehealth, allowing you to attend therapy from the comfort and privacy of your own home.
Photo of Shantay Williams, Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate, MFTC
Shantay Williams
Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate, MFTC
Call for a free consultation now - (719) 824-4790