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01About Ashley
Dr. Ashley Shelanski helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, or life changes. She supports those coping with trauma and abuse, problems with mood and motivation, and challenges related to addictions and self-esteem.
Dr. Shelanski practices with directness and warmth to make starting therapy feel manageable. She is licensed in Minnesota and brings nine years of professional experience to her work.
Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps.
Background and approach
Clients can expect a calm, nonjudgmental space to talk through difficult feelings and to try new ways of handling problems. Dr. Shelanski uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques chosen to fit each person's needs.
She helps people break big concerns into small, doable changes. Work can include learning coping skills, practicing new ways of thinking, and building routines that support mood and motivation. Courage and small steps get most change started, she says.
The therapist aims to empower people to make choices that match their values and goals. Progress is paced to what each person can manage between sessions. Sessions are offered in English and use several remote formats.
People in Minnesota will find her experience relevant to local concerns, and she brings practical problem-solving to the work of recovery and growth.
02Credentials
- LPCC (Minnesota)
- License 2911 · expires July 2026
- LMHC (Iowa)
- License 001731 · expires September 2026
- NPI
- 1871915165 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Ashley lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Guilt and shame
- Mood disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
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04Online support
Evidence-based approaches and flexible online care
Dr. Shelanski uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and emotional processing. One approach emphasizes learning coping skills and behavioral strategies to reduce anxiety and improve mood; this helps people manage day-to-day symptoms and build routines that support mental health. Another approach centers on processing traumatic experiences and the feelings that follow, helping people reduce the hold trauma has on daily life and develop safer ways of responding to triggers.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist discusses goals, preferences, and past experiences to decide which methods to try. Plans are adjusted over time based on what works and what feels manageable for the person in treatment.
Online therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase convenience. Video calls allow face-to-face conversations when more connection is helpful. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into short breaks. Live chat and text-based messaging let people check in between sessions or use therapy when writing feels easier. These options make it simpler to keep momentum and fit therapy into a busy life.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and addictions, including drug and alcohol concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is direct and warm with a practical focus. Sessions aim to set clear goals, practice coping skills, and try small changes that add up over time.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional experience working with mood, trauma, and addiction-related challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LMHC and LPCC credentials and is licensed in Minnesota.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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