Shelley Janz, LCSW

Shelley Janz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Wisconsin who brings 20 years of experience supporting both individuals and couples. She has spent more than a decade working with people facing grief, loss, and end-of-life concerns, and her work extends to a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family dynamics, parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, addictions, LGBT matters, and life transitions such as career change or divorce.

Shelley’s approach is person-centered and grounded in inclusivity and compassion. She is professionally trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solutions Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing, and she uses those tools as needed while tailoring treatment plans to each person’s goals and circumstances. Her practice also includes experience with first responder and law enforcement groups, and she works to address concerns like anger, self-esteem, caregiver stress, and blended family issues.

Clients can expect a judgment-free environment where dignity and respect are central. Shelley guides people through change with practical strategies and collaborative planning, supporting them step by step as they pursue clearer coping skills, healthier relationships, and more satisfying daily life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding each person from their own perspective and creating a supportive setting where goals are determined collaboratively; it suits people seeking empathy, validation, and growth during life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, involves identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress and to build practical coping skills. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, combines acceptance and change strategies to help with emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and managing intense reactions often linked to trauma or relationship difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Shelley works collaboratively with each person to choose and adapt methods based on their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative stance helps tailor sessions to what will be most useful for the individual.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to access support around work, family, and other responsibilities. These options allow licensed professionals to provide consistent care, timely check-ins, and practical skill-building in ways that fit a client’s schedule and daily life.