Shelley Aeschliman

LPC

Wisconsin

Practical, collaborative counseling for change

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At a glance

Credentials

LPC

License

LPC, Wisconsin / 4841-125

NPI

1063720332

Experience

14 years

Languages

English

Location

Wisconsin

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

1. • Motivation-focused help
   • Goal oriented
   • Skills and insight

   About Shelley

   Shelley Aeschliman is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Wisconsin with 14 years of experience. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, low mood, relationship problems, trauma, or low self-esteem. Shelley offers straightforward support and respects each person’s situation.

   Shelley draws on practical, goal-focused methods to help people make changes that matter. She uses Motivational Interviewing to support people who want to find their own reasons to change. She also blends Client-Centered approaches and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try new ways of responding.

   Sessions focus on what matters to the individual. Shelley listens, helps identify small steps, and follows the client’s pace rather than pushing a preset plan. She emphasizes clear goals and skills people can use between sessions to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and improve communication.

   Her background includes work with people affected by family of origin issues, attachment and abandonment concerns, codependency, impulsivity, and related struggles. Shelley also addresses more specific issues such as commitment or control problems, guilt and shame, and disruptive mood dysregulation concerns.

   If someone wants to begin, Shelley asks them to describe their current goals and what they hope will be different. She works collaboratively to build a plan that fits each person’s life and priorities.

2. How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

   Client-Centered Therapy is about building a respectful, accepting conversation that helps people feel heard. Online sessions let a therapist listen deeply and reflect what matters most, which can help people clarify goals and feel more confident about next steps.
   
   Motivational Interviewing focuses on helping people find their own reasons to change. In an online session this becomes a guided conversation about values and goals, and about small, realistic steps that match a person’s life and readiness.
   
   Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, used online, helps people spot thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and then practice different ways of thinking and acting. Worksheets, behavioral experiments, and brief between-session tasks can fit into everyday routines and be reviewed in a session.
   
   Finding the right approach is part of the work. Shelley will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences, and try approaches that feel like a good fit. The process is collaborative and adjusts as progress is made.
   
   Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they can fit appointments into work breaks, avoid travel time, or choose shorter check-ins when needed. The focus remains practical - setting goals, practicing skills, and tracking small changes that matter in daily life.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

   Additional focus areas

   AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Family of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

   Therapeutic approaches

   Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

   Experience

   14+ years

   Listed in

   Wisconsin

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What concerns does Shelley commonly address?

   She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship problems, and trauma or abuse. She also works on related issues like attachment, codependency, impulsivity, and family of origin matters.

   How would you describe her therapeutic style?

   Her approach is practical and collaborative. She listens, helps set clear goals, and encourages small, manageable steps toward change.

   What is her background and experience?

   She has 14 years of experience working in behavioral health settings and helping people resolve ongoing obstacles to functioning and well-being.

   What credential does she hold and where is she based?

   Shelley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Wisconsin and provides services from that state.

   Which languages are sessions offered in?

   Sessions are offered in English.

   Can people outside the United States work with her?

   She does not accept international clients at this time.

   How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

   Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

   How do I begin working with Shelley?

   Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on therapist availability.

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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