Shelley Mondelli, LMHC

Shelley Mondelli is a New York licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) who brings five years of professional experience as a practicing therapist and more than two decades of involvement in the mental health field. She focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety, address addictions, navigate family conflicts, and rebuild self-esteem and motivation. Her practice also attends to concerns such as abandonment, body image, codependency, feelings of emptiness, isolation and loneliness, panic attacks, and social anxiety.

Shelley approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to fit the individual needs and goals of each client. She combines practical coping strategies with attention to relational and personal patterns, working to increase confidence and resilience over time. Taking the first step into therapy can be challenging, and Shelley acknowledges the courage it takes to begin. Her work emphasizes collaboration and steady support as clients move toward clearer priorities and healthier functioning.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Flexible Online Care

Shelley uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to the issues clients bring, with a focus on practical skills and meaningful change. One approach emphasizes skills building for stress and anxiety management - teaching breathing, grounding, and thought-challenging strategies that help reduce panic and improve daily functioning. Another approach addresses addiction and recovery by developing relapse prevention skills, coping plans, and strategies to rebuild motivation and healthy routines. A third strand of work concentrates on family and relational patterns, exploring communication, boundaries, and codependency to help clients improve relationships and self-worth.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy, and Shelley works collaboratively with each person to determine which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts methods over time so clients can try strategies and adjust the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit busy schedules and different comfort levels. These options make it easier for clients to access a licensed professional from home, work, or while traveling, supporting continuity of care and consistent progress.