Shelley Janz , LCSW

Shelley Janz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Wisconsin with 20 years of experience supporting individuals and couples. Over those two decades she has devoted more than ten years to working with people facing grief, loss, and end-of-life concerns, and she brings that depth of experience to related challenges. Her areas of focus include relationship and family issues, anger management, depression and anxiety, life coaching and personal development, as well as work with LGBTQ+ clients and first responder and law enforcement groups.

Shelley’s approach is person-centered, rooted in inclusivity and compassion, and aimed at helping each person define specific goals. She develops treatment plans tailored to individual needs and draws on professional training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solutions-Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. She adapts methods to what works best for each client rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model.

Her practice emphasizes dignity and respect for people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, and races, offering a nonjudgmental space to explore changes and challenges. Shelley understands that reaching out for support can be difficult and she seeks to guide clients step by step toward achievable goals and meaningful improvements in their lives.

Therapeutic approaches and online care with Shelley Janz

Shelley uses client-centered therapy to create a collaborative, respectful space where the client's own values and goals guide the work. This approach helps people who want support in clarifying priorities, improving relationships, and making life changes at their own pace.

She also integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and uses practical strategies to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression and to address unhelpful patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds skills-based work for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and building coping strategies for stress and crisis situations.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Shelley Janz works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to maintain continuity of care. These options allow licensed professionals and therapists to deliver consistent, goal-focused support while meeting clients where they are.