About Shelley
Shelley Aeschliman helps people managing stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship struggles, and the effects of trauma and abuse. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Wisconsin with 14 years of experience. Shelley writes short, clear plans and focuses on practical steps people can use between sessions.
She favors a warm, respectful approach and listens for what matters most to each person. Sessions focus on understanding feelings, improving communication, and building skills to handle strong emotions and impulses.
How Shelley works
Shelley uses familiar, straightforward techniques rather than jargon-heavy explanations. Her work blends several approaches to fit individual needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) supports emotion regulation and distress tolerance. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps with attachment and connection issues. Shelley also draws on client-centered and existential ideas to keep therapy personal and meaningful.
She pays attention to family of origin issues, patterns like codependency or avoidance, and concerns such as abandonment or commitment difficulties. The focus is on practical change that feels manageable. People who choose Shelley can expect a collaborative process.
She helps set goals, tracks progress, and adjusts the plan as needed. Her aim is to support steady, realistic improvements in daily life and relationships.
Shelley lists 13 ways of working on the entry:
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Gottman Method
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
What Shelley works with
The areas below are the ones Shelley selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
Also listed
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Depression
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self esteem
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | LPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 14 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Wisconsin |
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Online support options
Approach and online options for emotional and relationship work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what each person says. It helps people feel heard and shapes therapy around their goals and values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, looks at patterns of thoughts and behaviors and offers practical exercises to shift unhelpful habits and reduce anxiety or low mood. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, teaches concrete skills for regulating intense emotions and managing impulsive actions.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Shelley will discuss which methods match a person’s goals, needs, and preferences and adapt the plan as progress is made. Clients and therapist decide collaboratively which techniques to try and when to change direction.
Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls let people connect face to face when meeting in person is not possible. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is low or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging allow brief updates or ongoing support between longer sessions. Together these formats provide flexibility to fit therapy into busy days and different routines while keeping the focus on steady progress.
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