Shae Schartner, LCSW - Therapist in Wisconsin

About Shae

Shae Schartner is a licensed social worker in Wisconsin who focuses on family and parenting concerns. She helps adults facing stress, anxiety, anger, relationship troubles, trauma and abuse, and major life changes. Shae brings a calm, practical style to sessions and aims to help people build skills they can use at home.

Her approach is direct and collaborative, with clear steps to try between meetings. Shae earned her LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

Background and approach

She has three years of clinical experience working at a nonprofit mental health clinic. Prior to that work she provided mental health support in a homeless shelter and at an eating disorder clinic starting in 2017. In therapy she leans on Dialectical Behavior Therapy, which teaches concrete skills for managing emotions and improving relationships.

She is also certified in trauma-informed care and trained in Brainspotting phases 1 and 2. Shae is training in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy as well. Sessions with Shae are practical and skill-focused.

Clients work on building coping tools, improving communication, and reducing unhelpful patterns. She often gives short practice exercises to try between sessions so progress can carry into daily life. Shae uses several remote formats to connect with people.

She speaks English and works with adults in Wisconsin. Her tone is straightforward and supportive, aimed at people looking for usable tools for family and parenting challenges.

How DBT and online sessions support family and parenting needs

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches clear skills for managing strong emotions and lowering conflict. It focuses on things like mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and better communication - tools that often help in relationship and family stress.

Trauma-informed care means noticing how past hurt affects current reactions and pacing work so people feel ready. Shae uses this perspective to avoid retraumatizing and to help people build safety and control in daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Shae will talk with each person to figure out which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice is made together and can change as therapy progresses.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. People can choose video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what fits their schedule and comfort. These formats make it easier to keep continuity while juggling parenting, work, and other responsibilities, and allow skills practice in real-life settings.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Shae address?

She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, anger, coping with life changes, and family matters, plus caregiver stress and communication problems.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Shae uses a practical, skills-oriented style that is collaborative and straightforward. She gives steps and exercises people can use between sessions.

What background does she bring to sessions?

She has three years of clinical experience at a nonprofit mental health clinic and worked in mental health settings since 2017, including a homeless shelter and an eating disorder clinic.

What are her credentials and where is she licensed?

She holds an LCSW, which is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and is licensed in Wisconsin with licence number WI LCSW 12324-123.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be done via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How does payment and cost 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 according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Experience: 3 years
Licensed: Wisconsin
Languages: English

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