Shelley Aeschliman

Shelley Aeschliman is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Wisconsin with 14 years of clinical experience. She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, and low self-esteem. Shelley aims to meet people where they are and help them find clearer ways forward.

Her work is practical and goal-oriented. She uses what a client brings to sessions to build a focused plan. Conversations tend to look at current problems and small, doable steps that can change daily life. Shelley emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in every meeting.

Shelley combines a few different therapy styles based on what each person needs. She draws on client-centered principles to keep the client’s perspective central. She pairs that with cognitive behavioral ideas to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Dialectical behavior therapy skills can be used when emotion regulation or impulsivity is a concern.

When relationship patterns or attachment issues come up, she may bring emotionally-focused ideas into the work to address how people connect and repair. Shelley also uses existential approaches to help people find meaning and personal values when they feel stuck.

Her background includes work with a range of issues such as abandonment, codependency, communication problems, family of origin concerns, and forgiveness work. People often come to her wanting practical tools, clearer boundaries, and steadier mood management. Shelley invites a collaborative process to find what helps most.

Approaches that guide online work

Client-centered therapy keeps the client’s experience as the starting point and focuses on listening, reflection, and supporting each person’s own goals. It helps when someone wants their feelings and choices to shape the work rather than a fixed plan.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact. It offers straightforward tools to test unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors, which can reduce anxiety and depression symptoms over time.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, includes practical skills for managing strong emotions and reducing impulsive actions. These skills are useful for someone who needs help with emotion regulation, distress tolerance, or improving relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the client to decide which methods suit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative decision can change as progress is made and new issues appear.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online work can help fit therapy into a busy week, make it easier to attend regular check-ins, and allow skills practice between meetings. For some people, not having to travel makes keeping appointments simpler and supports steady progress.