About Shane
Shane Schuhmacher is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Wisconsin who uses practical, evidence-informed approaches to help people manage stress and life changes. He draws on five years of counseling experience and a long background in human services to guide conversations toward real change.
Shane aims to make sessions straightforward and focused on what matters to the person in front of him. Shane often blends cognitive behavioral methods with acceptance and mindfulness-based practices to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try small behavioral changes.
How Shane works
He values an individual, client-centered style that starts with listening and reflecting so goals are clear and doable. Motivational interviewing is part of his toolkit for people working through addiction or ambivalence about change. In sessions Shane emphasizes building a respectful, understanding relationship.
He offers active listening and feedback so people can better understand their emotions and reactions. This helps people move from feeling stuck to taking manageable steps forward. Shane works with a broad range of concerns including anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, parenting strain, relationship difficulties, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and career or vocational questions.
He also supports people coping with major life transitions and those seeking coaching-style guidance. His approach is collaborative and paced to the individual. Shane helps set goals and checks in about what is or isn't working, adjusting methods as needed to keep progress moving.
Shane lists 8 ways of working on the entry:
What Shane works with
The areas below are the ones Shane selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
Also listed
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Trauma and abuse
Training and background
| Register | LPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 5 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Wisconsin |
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Online support options
Evidence-based approaches delivered online
Shane commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people clarify personal values and take small actions even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. ACT is useful for stress, anxiety, and getting unstuck when avoidance has taken hold.He also integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a practical method that identifies unhelpful thinking patterns and tests new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression. CBT often involves homework and skill practice between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Shane will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences, and he will adjust strategies as progress is assessed.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video calls let people use face-to-face conversation when possible. Phone sessions require less bandwidth and can fit into a work break. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins or when writing feels easier than talking. These options make it simpler to fit regular care into a busy life.
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