Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
How Shane works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Wisconsin
- Years in practice
- 5
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Shane
Shane Schuhmacher is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who focuses on practical, goal-oriented work. He uses clear conversations and concrete strategies to help people handle stress, anxiety, anger, addiction, and life changes. Shane draws on five years of formal counseling experience and many more years in human services.
He emphasizes building a strong therapeutic relationship first. That foundation helps him understand thoughts and feelings so he can offer useful tools that fit each person’s life.
Background and approach
Sessions tend to be collaborative and down-to-earth. Shane listens actively, reflects what he hears, and helps people notice unhelpful patterns. He often uses cognitive behavioral ideas and motivational interviewing to break problems into workable steps.
Mindfulness and acceptance-based strategies also appear in his work. Those approaches support managing difficult emotions and staying focused on meaningful values. Clients can expect practical exercises, short-term problem solving, and ongoing adjustments as needed.
Shane works with concerns such as depression, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, parenting stress, career strain, and compassion fatigue. He also helps with ADHD-related challenges and relationship issues. The aim is steady progress toward clearly stated goals rather than quick fixes.
He practices in Wisconsin and offers sessions in English. People usually begin by filling out a brief matching questionnaire and scheduling a time to meet by the Start Therapy button.
What Shane works with
Everything Shane lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Shane's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
Approaches Shane lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Online approaches that focus on values and skills
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most and take small steps in that direction. It uses practical exercises to reduce avoidance and increase meaningful action, which can be useful for anger, anxiety, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and teaches skills to change unhelpful reactions and habits. CBT often helps with stress, depression, and anger by breaking problems into manageable parts. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes being heard and respected while people find their own solutions; the therapist offers support and reflection rather than directives.Finding the right mix of these approaches is part of the process. Shane works collaboratively to choose strategies that match a person’s goals, needs, and preferences. He will adjust techniques over time based on what proves most helpful in sessions.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make care more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when bandwidth allows. Phone sessions can be simpler when a quieter environment or less bandwidth is needed. Live chat and text messaging are useful for shorter check-ins, coaching-type support, or when a written format fits someone’s routine better. These options make it easier to fit work on emotions and behavior into a busy life.
Questions people ask about Shane
What concerns does Shane often address?
He helps people work through stress, anxiety, anger, addiction, depression, grief, self-esteem, parenting strain, career issues, trauma and abuse, compassion fatigue, and ADHD-related challenges.
What is his general therapy style?
His style is collaborative and client-centered with active listening and reflections. He focuses on practical steps and problem solving alongside values work.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Shane has five years of counseling experience and additional time working in the human services field prior to earning his counseling degree.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Wisconsin.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How are fees and getting started handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.