- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
About Madeline
Madeline Shiel is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in New Hampshire with seven years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem concerns, and challenges related to LGBT issues. She also supports those coping with life changes and social anxiety and phobia.
She keeps conversations direct and practical. Sessions focus on clear goals, skills you can practice between meetings, and checking what helps in daily life. She uses approaches that encourage reflection and action rather than only talking about problems.
Madeline draws on client-centered methods to follow each person's concerns and priorities. She combines this with cognitive behavioral techniques to notice and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns. She also uses mindfulness to help people manage intense feelings in the moment.
Her background includes work with mood disorders, body image, communication problems, autism and Asperger syndrome, gender dysphoria, and women's issues. That experience informs how she shapes sessions for practical coping and clearer next steps.
Appointments begin by mapping what matters most to the client and setting short-term goals. Progress is checked regularly and plans are adjusted when needed. People who prefer straightforward feedback and concrete tools may find this approach helpful.
How her approaches translate to online work
Madeline frequently uses client-centered work and cognitive behavioral therapy when helping people online. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening to what matters most to the client and shaping sessions around their priorities, which helps people feel heard and understood. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches practical exercises to change patterns that maintain anxiety or low mood.She also uses mindfulness techniques to bring attention to the present moment and reduce reactivity to strong emotions. Together these approaches offer both reflection and concrete tools for coping. Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process; the therapist and client review goals and preferences and pick methods that fit the person's situation.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online work can make scheduling easier and help fit sessions into a busy week. It also allows shorter check-ins when needed, or sessions that avoid the need to travel. Madeline will discuss practical arrangements and which ways of meeting will best support the client's goals when planning the first session.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
New Hampshire
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, LGBT concerns, and coping with life changes. Social anxiety and phobia are included among her focus areas.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is direct and practical, with an emphasis on goals and skills you can use outside sessions. She mixes reflective conversation with action-oriented techniques.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience working in counseling and mental health settings.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is an LCMHC - Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor - practicing in New Hampshire.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session.