Shanelle Slade, LMHC

Shanelle Slade is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York with six years of clinical experience. She combines solution-focused and client-centered approaches to support people working through stress, anxiety, mood disorders, bipolar disorder, depression, and substance use concerns. Her background includes work with psychotic and personality disorders as well as marital and relationship difficulties, and she also addresses issues related to trauma, grief, intimacy, sleep, parenting, anger, self-esteem, career transitions, and coping with life changes.

Known for a nonjudgmental, warm, and empathic style, she creates a space where people can be themselves while exploring goals and practical steps forward. In addition to core mental health concerns, she brings focused attention to LGBT matters, family dynamics, first responder issues, HIV and AIDS related needs, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and polyamory or non-monogamous relationship challenges.

Shanelle works collaboratively with each person to tailor strategies that fit their values and daily life, drawing on evidence-informed methods and motivational techniques to encourage meaningful change. She offers services in English and is open to working with international clients, using flexible session formats to meet individual needs and schedules.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify their values and take committed action toward a meaningful life, even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns by teaching practical skills to engage in valued activities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors; it is commonly applied to anxiety, mood disorders, sleep problems, and coping with life changes through structured, goal-oriented work. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, nonjudgmental listening, and collaboration, creating a supportive environment where clients set the pace and direction of their healing.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Shanelle works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods align with their goals, preferences, and needs. She tailors interventions over time and integrates techniques that best support progress. Licensed professionals and therapists can adapt these approaches to fit different circumstances and cultural backgrounds.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for busy lives - sessions can occur by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing for continuity of care across locations and schedules. This flexibility makes it easier to access regular support, try different session formats, and maintain momentum between appointments.