Shanelle Slade, LMHC

Shanelle Slade is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York. She uses clear, practical strategies to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and addiction. Shanelle keeps sessions focused and down to earth so parents and busy adults can fit work into life changes.

She leans on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice how thoughts affect feelings and behavior. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients clarify values and take small meaningful steps. Sessions are collaborative and goal oriented so people leave with specific skills to try between meetings.

Shanelle has six years of experience in mental health work and has also spent time as an insurance case manager. That background helps her navigate practical concerns like treatment planning and coordinating care when needed. Her experience includes mood disorders, anxiety, substance issues, relationship challenges, trauma, grief, and sleep problems.

She works with people facing a wide range of life stressors such as parenting strain, first responder issues, end-of-life concerns, and non-monogamous relationship dynamics. The approach is warm and nonjudgmental, and sessions are built around what matters most to each person.

Shanelle offers English-language sessions and accepts international clients. She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.

Therapeutic approaches for online care

Shanelle commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. CBT helps with anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and many everyday stressors by teaching concrete coping tools.

She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take small, values-based actions. ACT can be useful when someone feels stuck or overwhelmed by difficult emotions. Client-Centered Therapy guides sessions with empathy and active listening so clients steer the goals and pace.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist and client will review goals, preferences, and progress together and choose methods that fit. That collaborative process means techniques can be adjusted over time to match changing needs.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video is good for in-depth discussions and skills practice. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or text can work for quick check-ins, brief coaching, or when someone prefers writing over speaking. These options help people fit sessions around work, caregiving, or travel while still getting consistent support.