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Shelley Janz

Compassionate, goal-focused therapy with practical tools

LCSW Wisconsin

Experience
20 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English

About Shelley

Shelley Janz is an LCSW with two decades of clinical experience in Wisconsin.

Background and approach

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship and family challenges, grief and life transitions, addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, parenting and anger, as well as issues like self-esteem, career difficulties, depression, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.

Her practice also addresses focused areas such as abandonment, caregiver stress, chronic illness and disability, blended family dynamics, codependency, communication problems, divorce and separation, and forgiveness. Shelley’s approach centers on collaboration and respect, using person-centered principles to identify each client’s goals and create tailored treatment plans.

She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and mindfulness-informed tools to help clients build coping skills, reduce distress, and strengthen relationships. With extensive experience supporting grief, loss, and end-of-life concerns, she combines practical strategies with compassionate listening to guide people through difficult transitions.

Shelley emphasizes an inclusive, nonjudgmental therapeutic environment that honors dignity regardless of background. Prospective clients are invited to consider their goals and preferences so the work can be tailored to what helps them most, and Shelley aims to walk alongside clients as they pursue meaningful, practical change.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Work



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, skills-oriented approach that helps people identify and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression and to improve coping with life challenges. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and respect for the client’s perspective, creating space for self-directed growth and clarifying personal goals. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) combines acceptance and change strategies and teaches specific skills in emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness, which can be useful for strong emotions and relationship difficulties.

Deciding which approach fits best is part of the therapy process; Shelley collaborates with each person to match methods to their needs, goals, and preferences rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan. This collaborative exploration helps shape a treatment plan that blends skill-building and supportive listening.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to fit regular sessions into busy lives, maintain continuity during transitions, and access therapeutic tools and coaching in a format that works for the client.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Shelley commonly address?
Shelley works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, grief and coping with life changes, addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related difficulties, parenting and anger, as well as concerns like self-esteem, career stress, depression, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
The style is person-centered and collaborative, focusing on inclusivity and compassion while tailoring strategies to individual goals and needs.
How much clinical experience does Shelley have?
Shelley brings 20 years of experience working clinically in Wisconsin, with more than a decade addressing grief, loss, and end of life concerns.
What are Shelley’s credentials and where is she located?
She is an LCSW licensed in Wisconsin, license number WI LCSW 7689-123, and practices from Wisconsin.
Does Shelley offer therapy in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are conducted in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available for online work?
Shelley offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling an appointment 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