Dr. Ashley Shelanski , LMHC, LPCC

Dr. Ashley Shelanski is a licensed mental health professional practicing in Minnesota with nine years of clinical experience. She brings focused care to people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and challenges with motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. Her work also addresses addictions, bipolar disorder, career concerns, and the practical strains of life changes.

She aims to create a welcoming, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and emotions can be explored openly. Dr. Shelanski emphasizes courage and collaboration when supporting individuals who are ready to pursue a more satisfying and balanced life. Her approach centers on empowering people to take the first steps toward meaningful change while building skills to manage symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning.

Dr. Shelanski holds the credentials LMHC and LPCC - LMHC indicates a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and LPCC indicates a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - and maintains professional licensure relevant to her practice. Her clinical focus includes both mood-related concerns and trauma-related struggles, with attention to the ways substance use, guilt, and shame can affect recovery and well-being. She offers steady, compassionate support as clients work toward clearer goals and stronger coping strategies.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Flexible Online Care

Dr. Ashley Shelanski uses trauma-informed methods that focus on understanding how past hurts affect present reactions. These approaches help individuals process overwhelming events and develop steadier responses to reminders of trauma. She also employs skills-based strategies to manage anxiety and mood challenges, teaching practical tools for calming the nervous system, improving self-esteem, and coping with day-to-day stressors. These techniques target symptoms and build lasting skills for emotional regulation and improved functioning.

Deciding which therapeutic approach fits best is part of the work together. Dr. Shelanski partners with each person to identify goals, try approaches that match those goals, and adjust the plan based on progress and personal preference. This collaborative process helps ensure that treatment aligns with the individual’s needs and values.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to fit care into a busy life. These formats increase flexibility for scheduling, reduce travel time, and allow ongoing support between sessions when helpful. For many people, remote sessions provide consistent access to licensed professionals while maintaining the therapeutic focus and structure needed for meaningful change.