Shelley Aeschliman, LPC

Shelley Aeschliman is a licensed professional counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship problems, and the effects of trauma or abuse. She speaks directly and compassionately, aiming to make the first step into therapy feel manageable for someone who is worried or overwhelmed.

Shelley uses practical, evidence-based methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques to break down unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also draws on client-centered principles to make sure the conversation stays focused on each person's goals and values. Sessions tend to be straightforward and goal-oriented, with clear steps you can try between meetings.

Her approach also includes skills from dialectical behavior therapy and emotionally-focused work when emotion regulation or relationship patterns are central concerns. Shelley pays attention to attachment and family-of-origin factors when those past patterns affect present life and connections. She emphasizes small, workable changes rather than sweeping fixes.

With 14 years of experience as an LPC in Wisconsin, Shelley blends clinical knowledge with an approachable manner. She treats people with respect and sensitivity and aims to tailor a plan that fits each person’s situation. The work is collaborative: clients set the pace and focus based on what matters most to them.

Shelley can help people address issues such as abandonment fears, codependency, commitment worries, communication problems, and impulsivity. She also supports those navigating co-occurring conditions and mood regulation concerns like Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder.

Online approaches that fit your life

CBT, or cognitive behavioral therapy, helps identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and replaces them with concrete skills to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms. It focuses on short-term, practical steps you can practice between sessions to see gradual change.

Client-centered therapy centers the conversation on the person's own goals and values. The therapist offers empathy and nonjudgmental support while the person guides what to work on and when to move forward.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Shelley will help you decide which methods match your needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as you progress. The process is collaborative and paced to your comfort level.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how you connect. Video calls let you use visual cues and deeper conversation, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text-based messaging can suit quick check-ins or people who prefer typing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare, or travel while still working with licensed professionals committed to measurable progress.