- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Social anxiety help
About Shelley
Shelley Mondelli is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York with five years of professional therapy experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, family strain, low self-esteem, and depression. Shelley also focuses on social anxiety and phobia, panic attacks, feelings of emptiness, and difficulties like codependency and body image concerns.
Shelley draws on long experience in mental health to keep sessions straightforward and practical. She listens to what matters most and helps people set small, manageable goals. Conversations focus on what is causing distress now and what can be tried differently to reduce overwhelm and improve daily functioning.
Her sessions aim to build skills for handling panic, reducing avoidance, and coping with cravings or substance concerns. Shelley helps people notice the thoughts and habits that feed anxiety and then practices alternative ways of responding. Work may include gradual steps into feared situations, skills for managing intense emotions, and strategies to rebuild self-confidence.
She adapts the pace to each person and checks in about what is working. Sessions include concrete tools and follow-up ideas to practice between meetings. Shelley guides clients through short skill-building exercises and problem-solving, not just talk.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Shelley practices in New York and holds the LMHC credential there.
How evidence-based techniques work in online sessions
Many of Shelley’s clinical tools come from commonly used evidence-based therapeutic techniques. Cognitive-behavioral approaches focus on identifying thoughts and behaviors that maintain anxiety and phobia, and then practicing alternative responses to reduce avoidance and panic. Exposure-based methods involve gradual, planned steps into feared social situations to build tolerance and reduce fear over time.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Shelley will discuss options and choose methods together based on your goals, needs, and how you respond in early sessions. This collaborative process helps match the techniques to the pace you prefer and the problems you want to address.
For practical matters, confirm the specific session formats before booking since the biography does not list them explicitly. Online work can make fitting therapy into daily life easier by removing travel time and allowing sessions during breaks or between commitments. Some formats may be better for shorter check-ins, while others allow longer skills practice or guided exercises. Ask about available session types when you schedule so you can pick what fits your routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
Shelley works with stress, anxiety, addictions, family issues, low self-esteem, and depression. She also focuses on social anxiety and phobia, panic attacks, codependency, and body image concerns.
What is her approach in sessions?
She uses practical, evidence-based techniques and short skill-building exercises to manage anxiety and cravings. Sessions focus on steps you can try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
Shelley holds five years of professional therapy experience and over 20 years working in the mental health field. This combines direct therapy work with broader mental health practice.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is an LMHC licensed in New York and practices in New York.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time, so sessions are limited to clients within the supported region.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the provided booking steps.