Shelley Aeschliman , LPC

Shelley Aeschliman is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Wisconsin with 14 years of experience supporting people facing behavioral health challenges. She draws on both her academic background and ongoing clinical work to help individuals navigate issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship barriers, trauma and abuse, low motivation, self-esteem concerns, and difficulties with self-confidence.

Shelley approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, aiming to create a therapeutic plan that fits their unique situation. She is a Certified Solution Focused Brief Therapist, which means she emphasizes practical, goal-oriented strategies that build on a person’s strengths and prioritize timely progress toward meaningful change.

Her work centers on helping clients find positive resolutions to ongoing obstacles through tailored interventions and collaborative planning. Shelley recognizes reaching out for help as an important first step and affirms the courage it takes to begin the therapeutic process.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Shelley frequently uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the therapist follows the client’s lead to explore values, feelings, and goals. This approach helps people who need empathetic listening and empowerment to make their own changes.

She also incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical method that helps identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching concrete skills for coping and problem solving.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is another tool in her repertoire, offering skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness. DBT can be helpful for individuals who struggle with intense emotions, impulsivity, or relationship patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Shelley works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods align best with their needs, goals, and preferences. Licensed professionals often adjust techniques over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging provide flexibility for scheduling and make it easier to maintain continuity of care. These formats allow clients to access therapy from different locations and to choose the communication style that fits their life and comfort level.