About Shelby
Shelby Brandsma is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Wisconsin. She focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, and relationship strain. Shelby also supports individuals dealing with family and parenting challenges, and mentions ADHD among her areas of focus.
Shelby aims for conversations that are respectful and direct. She adapts each session to the person in front of her rather than following a single script.
Background and approach
That means practical, small steps that fit daily life and priorities. Sessions move at a pace the client can manage. Her approach centers on listening first, then working together to set realistic goals.
She helps people sort priorities, improve communication, and manage impulsive moments so daily routines run smoother. She also addresses attachment concerns that show up in relationships. Shelby draws on five years of professional experience in clinical settings.
She uses that background to offer down-to-earth guidance rather than jargon. People who want clear, compassionate support for life changes often find this style helpful. Throughout the process she emphasizes collaboration and practical tools.
Whether someone wants help with divorce and separation decisions, midlife shifts, or figuring out life purpose, Shelby works to make steps feel achievable. She supports clients as they try new ways of coping and communicating. Sessions are held in English and are offered via several online formats to fit different schedules and needs.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Evidence-based techniques Shelby commonly uses include practical skills coaching and relational work. Practical skills coaching focuses on concrete strategies for managing stress, impulsivity, or ADHD-related everyday challenges, such as breaking tasks into smaller steps and building consistent routines. Relational work addresses communication patterns and attachment concerns to help people improve how they connect and set boundaries in close relationships.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Shelby collaborates with each person to decide which techniques match their needs and goals. She starts by listening, then adjusts methods and pacing so the plan fits the client's life and priorities rather than forcing a single method.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls are useful for deeper conversations and when visual cues help. Phone sessions are lower bandwidth and can fit into a break at work. Live chat and text messaging offer shorter check-ins and ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to schedule care around work, family, and daily routines.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
Also listed
- Experience
- 5 years
- Licensed
- Wisconsin
- Languages
- English
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