- Years in practice
- 5
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Wisconsin
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Relationship issues
About Shane
Shane Schuhmacher is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who uses practical, down-to-earth methods to help people manage stress, parenting challenges, anxiety, addiction, and life transitions. He writes and talks plainly in session so parents and individuals can make sense of what’s happening now and decide on next steps. Shane aims to create a respectful space where clients feel listened to and understood.
He draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to help people spot unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors.
Background and approach
Mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) ideas are used when staying present and clarifying values matters most. Attachment-based and client-centered practices shape how he builds trust and responds to each person’s story. Sessions focus on what a client wants to change.
Shane uses active listening, reflections, and motivational interviewing to help people weigh options and build small, doable habits. He emphasizes clear, measurable steps rather than vague goals when working on parenting strain, grief, or coping with change. Shane’s background includes about five years as a licensed counselor and many earlier years in human services and counseling psychology education.
That mix gives him experience with addiction, depression, anger, compassion fatigue, and ADHD-related struggles. He approaches each case with respect and unconditional positive regard. Shane practices from Wisconsin and offers sessions in English.
People can expect a straightforward, collaborative process aimed at reducing overwhelm and helping them move forward with practical skills and clearer priorities.
What Shane works with
Everything Shane lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Shane helps people with.
- 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.
How evidence-based approaches meet online care
Shane commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in his online work. ACT helps people notice thoughts and commit to actions that match their values, which can be useful for parenting stress and life transitions. CBT focuses on identifying thought patterns and testing new behaviors, which helps with anxiety, depression, and managing addictive urges.He also draws on client-centered and attachment-informed ideas to shape the therapeutic relationship, offering warmth, active listening, and reflection. Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Shane will talk with each person about goals, try methods that fit their situation, and adjust based on what feels most helpful.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is good for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and texting let people fit short check-ins into busy days and keep momentum between longer sessions. These options make it easier to stay consistent while balancing parenting and work commitments.
Questions people ask about Shane
What concerns does Shane commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, anger, self-esteem, trauma and grief. Parenting challenges, career stress, compassion fatigue, and ADHD-related concerns are also listed areas.
What is Shane's therapy style like?
His style is collaborative and plainspoken, using active listening and reflections. He blends client-centered care with motivational interviewing and practical behavior-focused work.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has five years as a Licensed Professional Counselor plus earlier experience in the human services field and graduate study in counseling psychology.
Where does Shane practice and what credential does he hold?
He practices in Wisconsin and holds the Licensed Professional Counselor credential, abbreviated LPC.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions operate under a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.
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