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Shelley Janz, LCSW

  • Experience20 years
  • LocationWisconsin
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Shelley

Shelley Janz is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Wisconsin with two decades of clinical experience.

Background and approach

She supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief and life changes, addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy challenges, parenting struggles, anger, self-esteem and career issues, depression, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. Her practice also attends to a range of related matters including abandonment, caregiver stress, chronic illness, codependency, communication difficulties, and forgiveness.

Shelley uses a person-centered approach that emphasizes empathy and inclusion while helping people clarify their goals and build tailored treatment plans. She draws on evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), along with Motivational Interviewing and mindfulness techniques to address patterns of thought, emotion regulation, and motivation for change.

With particular experience in grief and end-of-life concerns, her work balances practical coping strategies with attention to underlying dynamics and values. Clients can expect a respectful, nonjudgmental atmosphere where therapeutic choices are adapted to individual needs.

Shelley frames therapy as a collaborative process, guiding each step toward achievable goals while honoring personal identity and circumstances.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and tailoring the work to each person, creating space for clients to define their priorities while the therapist offers empathy and reflective support. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and developing practical strategies to change behaviors and improve mood, which can help with anxiety, depression, and coping skills. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness, useful for managing intense emotions and improving relationships.

Deciding which approaches to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and life circumstances, and together the approach is adjusted over time so the work aligns with what feels most helpful for the client.

Online therapy with Shelley is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These formats allow scheduling around work and caregiving demands, enable follow-up between sessions through messaging, and make it easier to maintain continuity of care when life circumstances change. Licensed professionals can use these options to adapt session length and tools to best fit each persons needs.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Shelley commonly address?
Shelley works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, grief and coping with life changes, addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, parenting, anger, self-esteem, career challenges, depression, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is person-centered and compassionate, focusing on respect and inclusivity while collaborating with clients to set and pursue individualized goals.
What experience does she bring to therapy?
Shelley has 20 years of clinical experience in Wisconsin, including over a decade working with grief, loss, and end-of-life concerns, along with extensive work in relationship and emotional health areas.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is licensed as an LCSW and holds WI LCSW 7689-123, practicing from Wisconsin.
Does she provide services in other languages or accept international clients?
Services are provided in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
In what session formats does she offer therapy?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should someone do to begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Wisconsin

Languages

English

What Shelley can help with

Shelley Janz works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, and coping with life changes.

Shelley works with Individuals and Couples.

Shelley works with individuals experiencing grief, loss, and end of life concerns.

Shelley works with LGTBQ+ clients.

How Shelley approaches therapy

Shelley's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Shelley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Wisconsin.

Therapy style

Shelley aims to help you identify your specific goals and then use a treatment plan to help meet your unique and specific needs.