Shanelle Slade, LMHC

New York · 6 years in practice

Shanelle Slade is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in New York.

License and registration

LMHC, New York: 007760 · expires July 2028
NPI: 1265874770 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 6
Languages: English

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About Shanelle

Shanelle Slade is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in New York. She brings six years of combined clinical and case-management experience to sessions. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, mood shifts, relationship strain, grief, and trauma.

Shanelle aims to create a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk through what matters most to them. Shanelle blends Emotionally-Focused Therapy with practical methods like cognitive behavioral techniques and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.

Background and approach

She uses client-centered listening to help clients name feelings and find new ways to respond. Motivational Interviewing and solution-focused strategies are added when someone needs concrete steps to change behavior. Her background includes supporting people with bipolar disorder, depression, and substance-related concerns, as well as those navigating intimacy, parenting, sleep problems, anger, and career stress.

She also has experience with first responder issues, HIV/AIDS, hospice and end-of-life conversations, and non-monogamous relationship concerns. Sessions aim to balance emotional understanding with real-life action. Shanelle describes her approach as warm, open-minded, and practical.

She works collaboratively to set goals and track progress. The focus is on helping people build coping skills, improve relationships, and move forward from difficult moments. Sessions are offered in English and are available to international clients.

Shanelle uses a mix of talking, reflective questions, and behavioral tools to help people make meaningful change.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Shanelle lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

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 names

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Online support

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people identify and express core emotions that affect their relationships and choices. Online sessions can use this approach to help someone notice patterns, name feelings, and try new ways of relating during regular check-ins.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on noticing thoughts and values, then taking small steps toward what matters. In remote work this often means setting short homework tasks and using real-life moments between sessions to practice skills.

Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and empathy. In virtual or phone sessions the therapist follows the client's lead, reflects feelings, and helps the person feel heard so they can decide next steps.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with clients about their needs, goals, and preferences, and together they will pick methods that feel useful. That collaborative process can be revisited as progress is made and goals change.

Online formats offer flexibility and different ways to connect. Video calls are used for in-depth conversation and nonverbal cues. Phone sessions can fit a short break or require less bandwidth. Live chat and text-based messaging support frequent check-ins, brief problem-solving, or ongoing encouragement between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and keep momentum between appointments.

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Questions people ask

What issues does she address?

She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar concerns, addictions, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, and self-esteem.

What is her general therapy style?

Her style is warm and client-centered, combining Emotionally-Focused Therapy with practical approaches like CBT, ACT, Motivational Interviewing, and solution-focused work.

How much experience does she have?

She has six years of experience that include clinical counseling and prior work as an insurance case manager.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds the credential LMHC and practices in New York.

Which languages and international options are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Work can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How is cost handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

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