Shane Schuhmacher
Adaptable counselor focused on practical change
LPC Wisconsin
- Experience
- 5 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Languages
- English
About Shane
Shane Schuhmacher is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) who draws on five years of formal counseling experience and nearly two decades in the human services field to guide clients through practical change.
Background and approach
He emphasizes cognitive behavioral techniques alongside acceptance and commitment and attachment-informed ideas to help people examine thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that contribute to stress, anxiety, depression, and substance-related concerns. His clinical work also addresses grief, relationship struggles, parenting challenges, career transitions, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and other life adjustments.
Shane prioritizes a collaborative, client-centered process that begins with building a strong therapeutic relationship. He uses active listening, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies to tailor interventions to each person’s goals.
Shane approaches clients with unconditional positive regard and aims to help them develop clearer problem-solving skills, stronger coping strategies, and a greater sense of agency as they move forward. Clients can expect an individualized pace and a focus on practical skills that translate to everyday life.
Shane’s background in human services informs a grounded, empathetic style intended to support meaningful change and personal growth over the course of therapy.
Integrating evidence-based approaches with online therapy
Shane commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and addictive behaviors. He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients clarify values and practice psychological flexibility when facing difficult emotions and life changes. Attachment-informed approaches appear in his work when exploring relationship patterns and emotional bonds, helping clients understand how early connections influence present difficulties.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Shane partners with each client to assess goals, preferences, and life circumstances and then adapts techniques or blends methods so the work feels relevant and manageable. This collaborative stance supports gradual skill building and aims to match therapeutic tools to what the client hopes to achieve.
Online therapy formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for those balancing work, family, or mobility needs. These options allow ongoing access to a licensed professional even when schedules or location make in-person visits difficult, and they support consistent use of skills between sessions.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Licensed
Wisconsin
Languages
English