- Years in practice
- 6
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- New York
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Relationship issues
About Shanelle
Shanelle Slade is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in New York. She combines practical approaches with a calm, open bedside manner to help parents manage stress and the demands of day-to-day life. Her style is warm and nonjudgmental and she focuses on clear, achievable steps.
Shanelle draws on six years of clinical experience and prior work as an insurance case manager. That background informs how she helps people organize care, set realistic goals, and follow through on plans.
Background and approach
She has supported people dealing with mood and anxiety problems, substance use concerns, grief, and trauma. Her practice uses several evidence-informed methods to meet different needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thinking and build better routines.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy supports values-based choices when stress feels overwhelming. Motivational Interviewing can help people find the internal drive to change habits connected to addiction or health goals. In sessions she keeps language simple and practical.
Parents can expect to talk through specific situations, try new strategies between meetings, and review what worked. Shanelle also addresses relationship strain, intimacy concerns, sleeping problems, and career stress when those affect daily life. She works with issues related to LGBT identity, coping with life changes, and complicated grief.
Additional focus areas include first responder stress, HIV/AIDS related concerns, hospice and end-of-life matters, and non-monogamous relationship dynamics. Sessions are offered in English and international clients are supported.
What Shanelle works with
Everything Shanelle lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Shanelle helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- First responder issues
- HIV / AIDS
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Approaches Shanelle lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approach-driven online therapy that fits family life
Shanelle often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and build small routine changes that improve sleep, mood, and daily functioning. CBT is practical for stress, anxiety, and sleep difficulties.She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which focuses on identifying personal values and taking manageable steps toward them even when emotions feel intense. That approach can be useful for coping with grief, chronic stress, or ongoing life transitions. Motivational Interviewing is another method she uses to support people working through addictive behaviors or ambivalence about change by strengthening internal motivation.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try techniques in-session, and adjust methods based on what feels most helpful. Clients and the therapist decide together which tools to keep using.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief updates, quick coping strategies, or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into busy parenting schedules and varied routines.
Questions people ask about Shanelle
What concerns does she help with related to parenting?
She addresses parenting stress alongside issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, sleep problems, and relationship strain that affect daily family life.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is client-centered and solution-focused, aiming for practical steps you can use between sessions while keeping a warm, nonjudgmental tone.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
Shanelle has six years of clinical experience plus two years working as an insurance case manager, which helps her coordinate care and set realistic plans.
Where is she licensed and based?
She practices as an LMHC licensed in New York and sees clients from that location.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she is available to work with international clients.
What session formats are available online?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How are costs handled for therapy?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model 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 schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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