- Anxiety reduction
- Addiction support
- Practical tools
About Shelley
Shelley Mondelli is a licensed mental health counselor in New York who helps people facing stress, anxiety, and addictive behaviors. She works with clients who are struggling with self-esteem, depression, panic attacks, and difficult family dynamics. Shelley speaks English and brings a calm, respectful presence to sessions.
She has five years of professional experience as a mental health therapist and more than twenty years working in the broader mental health field. That combination means she draws on recent clinical practice alongside long-term exposure to behavioral health settings. Shelley focuses on practical steps clients can use day to day, rather than only talking about problems.
In sessions she adapts conversations and plans to each person’s situation. Clients can expect a collaborative process where goals are set together and small, achievable strategies are introduced. Shelley emphasizes sensitivity and compassion while helping people build confidence and coping skills.
Her approach targets common concerns such as panic disorder and panic attacks, social anxiety, isolation, and substance-related problems. She also supports people dealing with feelings of abandonment, body image struggles, codependency, and emptiness. The work often includes learning new ways to handle stress and to reduce anxious reactions.
To begin, prospective clients use the site’s Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. Scheduling is then arranged according to the therapist’s availability and the site’s process.
How her approaches translate to online work
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques are the foundation Shelley uses with clients. That can include short-term skills training to reduce panic symptoms and anxiety, such as breath management and gradual exposure to feared situations, which help people regain calm during acute episodes. It can also involve behavioral strategies for addressing addictive patterns, focusing on concrete steps to change routines and reduce triggers.Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist and client work together to decide which techniques fit the client’s goals, daily life, and comfort level, and they adjust the plan over time as progress is tracked.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week and to continue care without long commutes. Because the therapist’s session formats are not specified here, confirm current session options before booking so you know what is available. Many people appreciate that remote work lets them have regular check-ins, practice skills between appointments, and use shorter or longer sessions when needed to match work or family schedules.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Shelley commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflict, self-esteem, and depression. Additional focuses include panic disorder and panic attacks, social anxiety, and feelings of emptiness.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Sessions are collaborative and practical, with an emphasis on setting achievable goals and learning coping strategies for daily life. Conversations and plans are adjusted to fit each person’s needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Shelley has five years of professional experience as a mental health therapist and over twenty years working in the broader mental health field.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a licensed mental health counselor, LMHC, licensed in New York and practices in that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start therapy with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on the therapist’s availability.