Shayla Pattillo

Shayla Pattillo, M.Ed., LPC, offers counseling for adults, teens, and parents at Lifeologie Counseling Austin. Many of the people who come to work with Shayla feel overwhelmed, anxious, exhausted by overthinking, or stuck in a season that feels heavier than it should. Others are navigating depression, school or work stress, parenting challenges, relationship strain, or the emotional ups and downs of pregnancy and postpartum life. If any of this sounds familiar, Shayla’s clients often say they feel understood and relieved to find someone who truly listens.

Her approach is warm, steady, and down-to-earth. Clients frequently describe feeling supported and able to breathe a little easier after sessions. Her first priority is getting to know each person, what they’re carrying, what matters to them, and what they hope will feel different.

Shayla earned her Master’s in Counselor Education from Texas Tech University. She uses evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solutions Focused strategies, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and she tailors everything to each client’s needs. She values practical tools as much as insight and enjoys helping clients identify small, meaningful changes they can begin using right away.

For clients who desire it, Shayla can integrate faith into therapy in a way that feels natural and comfortable, whether through prayer, Scripture, or exploring how beliefs shape healing.

Outside of counseling, Shayla prioritizes time with her family, staying active, and tending to her spiritual and emotional wellbeing so she can show up fully for the people she serves.

Shayla is honored to walk alongside individuals who feel overwhelmed, uncertain, or ready for something to change. One of her favorite quotes from C.S. Lewis is, “You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.”

If you’re ready to take that next step, she would love to meet you.