- Solution focused
- Goal oriented
- Warm and direct
About Shanelle
Shanelle Slade is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in New York. She brings six years of combined experience in therapy and related mental health work. Her approach is warm and nonjudgmental, aimed at helping people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, mood changes, or relationship strain.
Shanelle uses straightforward, solution-focused conversations to help clients set practical goals. She draws on methods from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and client-centered work to help people notice what matters and make small changes. Sessions are aimed at real-life problems like sleep trouble, substance use, grief, and parenting stress.
Her background includes work with mood and anxiety concerns, personality and substance-related challenges, and relationship issues. She also has experience supporting people navigating first-responder stress, HIV and AIDS concerns, hospice and end-of-life situations, and non-monogamous relationship dynamics. That range helps her tailor sessions to practical needs and life context.
Shanelle prefers a collaborative style. She listens, reflects, and helps set clear steps clients can try between sessions. This often means tracking what’s working, adjusting goals, and building simple habits for coping.
People who come to her can expect direct talk about goals, encouragement to try new strategies, and a focus on steady progress. To begin, prospective clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify personal values and learn ways to move toward them. Online ACT sessions typically involve noticing difficult thoughts and trying small, values-based actions between meetings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors. In remote CBT work clients often practice exercises in daily life and review outcomes during sessions. Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and empathy, giving the person space to name what matters while the therapist reflects and supports self-directed change.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each client about goals, preferences, and what feels helpful. Together they will try methods and adjust the plan based on what actually helps in day-to-day life.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a quick update is needed. It can also make it simpler to involve practical activities between sessions, like homework or tracking sleep and mood. Ask about the therapist's current session types when you schedule so you can pick what works best for your routine.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career stress, trauma and abuse, LGBT matters, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe the therapy style and approach?
The approach is client-centered and solution-focused. She uses practical techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to set goals and try concrete steps.
What is her professional background and experience?
She has six years of experience combining clinical therapy work with related roles such as insurance case management. That mix has given experience with mood, anxiety, personality, substance-related, and relationship challenges.
Where is the therapist located and what credential do they hold?
The clinician is based in New York and holds an LMHC credential, listed as NY LMHC in her profile information.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She does accept international clients according to the listed profile.
What session formats are used for meetings?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking so you know whether sessions are by video, phone, or another format.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and specific pricing depends on that subscription and scheduling.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability as indicated in the platform workflow.