Shelley Janz, LCSW

Shelley Janz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Wisconsin with 20 years of professional experience supporting individuals and couples. She has spent more than a decade working specifically with grief, loss, and end-of-life concerns, and also addresses a wide range of personal and relational challenges including stress, anxiety, depression, family and relationship issues, substance-related concerns, and intimacy-related difficulties. Her practice includes work with LGBT clients and first responder or law enforcement groups, and she brings focused attention to areas such as parenting, career struggles, anger, self-esteem, caregiving stress, chronic illness and pain, and blended family dynamics.

Shelley’s therapeutic approach is grounded in person-centered care with an emphasis on inclusivity and compassionate support. She is professionally trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy, and she adapts her methods to fit each person’s needs rather than relying on a single technique. Her work aims to help clients define clear goals and follow a treatment plan tailored to those objectives while maintaining a nonjudgmental environment that honors age, gender, sexual orientation, and race.

Recognizing that reaching out for help can feel intimidating, Shelley focuses on creating a respectful space where clients can explore difficult topics and develop practical coping skills. She supports people through transitions, grief, and ongoing life stressors, offering guidance and collaboration throughout the therapeutic process.