Shane Schuhmacher

Shane Schuhmacher is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Wisconsin who focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, and related life challenges. He describes counseling as a process of self-discovery and aims to help people find clearer ways to cope and move forward.

He brings five years as a licensed counselor and nearly 20 years in the human services field to his work. That background shapes a practical style that leans on cognitive behavioral ideas, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques. Sessions typically focus on concrete steps people can try between meetings.

Shane emphasizes building a strong therapeutic relationship first. He uses active listening, reflective feedback, and what he calls unconditional positive regard to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space. That lets people talk through thoughts and emotions without feeling rushed.

His areas of focus include depression, grief, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, relationship concerns, parenting stress, career issues, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes. He also supports people struggling with substance use and other addictive behaviors.

Shane frames therapy as collaborative work. He helps people imagine what change might look like and then tries out approaches that match their goals. To start, he asks questions to get a clear picture and together they set practical objectives that feel achievable.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and living with difficult emotions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and trying specific experiments to change them, which often helps with depression, anxiety, and anger. Client-Centered Therapy centers on respectful listening and reflection to help people explore what matters and set goals at their own pace.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Shane works collaboratively to figure out which methods fit a person's goals and preferences. He will listen to what is most important, try practical strategies, and adjust the plan as progress happens.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find they can practice skills between appointments in the settings where they actually live and work, which helps turn session ideas into everyday changes.