Shelley Janz , LCSW

Shelley Janz is a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief, and life transitions. She supports those facing addiction, trauma, intimacy issues, parenting challenges, and work-related strain. Shelley also works with clients navigating ADHD, depression, and compassion fatigue, and she lists Women's issues among her areas of focus.

Shelley uses a straightforward, person-centered approach. She listens first, then helps clients set clear goals. Treatment plans are practical and adjusted as needs change. Sessions aim to feel respectful and nonjudgmental.

Her work draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to challenge unhelpful thinking patterns and on dialectical behavior strategies to build emotion regulation skills. Motivational interviewing is used when people want help making a change. Mindfulness practices are offered to support stress relief and present-moment awareness.

Shelley has more than a decade of experience supporting people through grief and end-of-life concerns, alongside long-term practice with relationship and family issues. She has also worked with LGBTQ clients and first responder groups during her career in Wisconsin.

Language of service is English and she practices as a Wisconsin LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She aims to create a safe space where goals are clear and progress is measurable. If someone is ready to change, she helps map practical steps and supports them through the process.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Client-centered therapy puts the person’s goals at the center and helps shape sessions around what matters most. In practice this means the therapist asks about priorities, listens closely, and adjusts the pace and methods to fit each person’s needs.

Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches practical skills to notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.

Dialectical behavior therapy adds skills for regulating emotions and managing intense reactions. It offers step-by-step tools for coping with strong feelings, improving relationships, and tolerating distress.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss different methods and help decide which ones match the client’s goals and preferences. Plans are revisited and adapted over time so the work stays relevant.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is helpful for face-to-face conversation and teaching skills. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a quick check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging offer short, flexible touchpoints and can fit into busy schedules. These options make therapy more accessible and allow people to choose what fits their daily life.