- CBT methods
- ACT strategies
- Motivational interviewing
About Shane
Shane Schuhmacher is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Wisconsin with five years of counseling experience. He works with adults on common struggles such as stress, anxiety, anger, addiction, depression, grief, parenting pressures, and relationship concerns. Sessions focus on practical steps people can use day to day to feel less stuck and more able to handle hard moments.
He draws on several well-known approaches like cognitive behavioral work, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and motivational interviewing to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try new responses. Therapy usually starts with listening and mapping out the problems that cause the most distress. Shane uses straightforward conversation, reflections, and goal-focused work to make progress readable and manageable.
Shane says building a solid working relationship comes first. That foundation helps him and the client get a clearer view of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that keep problems going. From there he helps clients test small changes and track what makes a difference.
Sessions often include practical exercises, short skills practice, and checking how new approaches play out in real life. He emphasizes plain language over jargon and keeps interventions grounded in everyday routines. Shane also brings experience from nearly two decades in human services into how he frames problems and solutions.
People who want clear, step-oriented work about anger, stress, or substance use will find sessions that focus on what they can try next. He works in English and practices in Wisconsin. If someone wants to move from feeling stuck to taking concrete steps, he helps plan those first moves.
How his approaches are used in online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting swept away by them and then committing to actions that reflect personal values. It can help when anger or avoidance get in the way of daily life.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches practical strategies to change patterns that keep problems alive. CBT is often used for anger, anxiety, and depression because it breaks problems into manageable parts.
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes being heard and understood while the client sets the pace and goals. That approach supports straightforward problem solving and helps shape other techniques into something useful for the person.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Shane collaborates with clients to pick methods that match their goals and preferences. He checks what helps and adapts as sessions progress so the plan stays useful.
The original biography did not list specific online session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins around work breaks or avoiding travel time. Therapists can also use exercises, brief homework, and skill practice between meetings to reinforce change.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, addiction, depression, grief, parenting strain, relationship issues, self-esteem problems, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
What style of therapy does he use?
He uses client-centered and goal-focused work with tools from cognitive behavioral therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness, attachment-based ideas, and motivational interviewing.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Shane has five years of counseling experience and nearly twenty years working in the human services field before his counseling career.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Wisconsin and practices there.
Does he work in other languages or take international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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