- Anxiety and depression
- Relationship patterns
- Guilt and shame
About Shelley
Shelley Aeschliman is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Wisconsin with 14 years of clinical work. She supports adults struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and related concerns such as guilt and shame.
Shelley uses straightforward talk therapy alongside practical tools. She listens for what matters most and helps people identify small, workable steps. Sessions focus on real-life problems like communication problems, commitment worries, codependency, and control issues.
Her approach draws from client-centered methods that prioritize the person's perspective and from cognitive behavioral techniques that look at thought patterns and behaviors. Shelley also incorporates ideas from dialectical behavior therapy and emotionally-focused therapy when emotion regulation and relationship patterns are central.
She pays attention to how early family of origin issues and attachment problems affect current choices. That can include work on abandonment fears, dependent or avoidant personality tendencies, and challenges tied to forgiveness, impulsivity, or co-morbid conditions.
Shelley aims to build clear goals with each person and to track progress over time. People who contact her complete a short questionnaire and schedule an initial session to begin outlining what they want to address.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's perspective and on clear listening. Online sessions using this approach let the therapist and client reflect on problems and set practical goals together. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact; online CBT often uses brief exercises and homework to test new ways of thinking between sessions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance and can be helpful when strong emotions or impulsivity get in the way of daily life.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Shelley will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can change as therapy progresses, and she helps people notice what feels useful and what does not.
The biography does not specify which session formats she uses, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Licensed professionals often structure remote work to match schedules and goals rather than forcing a single format.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she address?
Shelley works with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and related issues including guilt and shame.
How would she approach feelings of shame or guilt?
She uses client-centered conversation and cognitive behavioral tools to help people name thoughts and try alternative responses. Work can include emotion-focused techniques when the feelings are tied to relationships.
What is her clinical background?
She has 14 years of experience working in behavioral health and education settings and integrates several therapy approaches in her work.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
Shelley holds the LPC credential, licensed in Wisconsin, and provides services from that state.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.