About Ashley
Dr. Ashley Shelanski helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, and changes that feel overwhelming. She also supports people coping with trauma and abuse, addictions, bipolar mood concerns, and struggles with self-esteem and guilt.
Dr. Shelanski is based in Minnesota and has nine years of professional experience. She holds LMHC and LPCC credentials.
Her sessions focus on making space for honest conversation. She aims for a calm, nonjudgmental tone so thoughts and feelings can be shared plainly.
How Ashley works
The start of work together usually looks like setting practical goals and small, achievable steps. Dr. Shelanski uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each person.
She listens for what gets in the way of daily functioning and helps build skills to manage symptoms and triggers. Expect a mix of talking, skill practice, and planning between sessions. She pays close attention to motivation and confidence, helping people try new coping strategies at a manageable pace.
For addiction and substance concerns, she addresses both behavior and the emotions that drive it. For trauma-related issues, she helps people stabilize, manage distress, and regain a sense of control. Her approach is collaborative and straightforward.
People who prefer clear goals and practical tools tend to find this style useful. The aim is steady progress - not quick fixes - and to support better day-to-day functioning over time.
What Ashley works with
The areas below are the ones Ashley selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- Addictions
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Guilt and shame
- Mood disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
Training and background
| Registers | LMHC, LPCC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 9 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Minnesota |
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Online support options
Approaches and what online therapy looks like
Dr. Shelanski uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach helps people learn specific coping skills to reduce anxiety and manage mood swings; sessions work on breathing, grounding, and step-by-step behavior changes to make daily life more manageable. Another approach concentrates on trauma-related stabilization and recovery by teaching ways to tolerate distress, create safety routines, and slowly reengage with difficult memories when the person is ready. Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will review goals, symptoms, and preferences and then recommend techniques that fit. That decision is made collaboratively and can be adjusted as progress is tracked. Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video lets people use visual cues and longer conversation, phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or messaging can fit shorter check-ins or times when typing feels more comfortable. These options make it easier to schedule therapy around work, school, or caregiving responsibilities and allow consistent support even when commuting is difficult.Start online instead of waiting
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