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Madeline Shiel, LCMHC

Compassionate, practical therapy for everyday struggles

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About Madeline

Madeline Shiel is a licensed clinical mental health counselor in New Hampshire who focuses on practical, person-centered care. She blends straightforward talk with tools you can use between sessions. Her work centers on stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, LGBT concerns, and coping with life changes.

She draws on client-centered therapy to build a respectful, nonjudgmental space. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and try small experiments to change them.

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How Madeline works

Mindfulness techniques help people notice difficult feelings without getting overwhelmed. Madeline also uses motivational interviewing to support shifts in difficult habits and narrative therapy to help people rewrite personal stories that feel stuck. Sessions emphasize clear goals and steps you can take in daily life.

This approach helps keep therapy practical and focused. With seven years of experience, she tailors conversations and plans to each person’s needs. She aims to be sensitive and responsive while offering honest feedback and encouragement.

Many people come for concrete ways to manage worry, improve confidence, or navigate transitions. Madeline invites clients to work at a pace that feels right for them. She supports small, steady progress rather than quick fixes.

If you want a therapist who listens carefully and offers usable tools, she provides that combination within a collaborative relationship.

Madeline lists 7 ways of working on the entry:

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What Madeline works with

The areas below are the ones Madeline selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.

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Training and background

Register LCMHC
Years in practice 7
Languages English
Session format Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging
Country New Hampshire

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Online support options

Blending practical approaches for online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding your experience. The therapist follows your pace, reflects what you say, and helps you find your own solutions. It works well for people who want a respectful, collaborative space to talk through problems.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts, feelings, and actions and finds small experiments to change unhelpful patterns. It is useful for anxiety, mood problems, and building concrete coping skills. Mindfulness adds simple attention practices to help people notice feelings without reacting immediately and can reduce rumination and distress.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with you to decide what fits your needs, goals, and preferences, and adjust the plan as progress is made. This keeps sessions focused and relevant to your life.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets you have face-to-face conversation when schedules and bandwidth allow. Phone sessions can be handy for shorter check-ins or when camera time is difficult. Live chat and messaging are useful for quick reflections, ongoing check-ins, or for people who prefer writing. These options offer flexibility and make it easier to fit therapy into a busy routine.

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Common questions

What kinds of concerns can be addressed here?
Madeline focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, LGBT issues, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include body image, communication problems, gender dysphoria, mood disorders, social anxiety, autism and Asperger syndrome, and women's issues.
What is the therapy style like?
Sessions combine client-centered listening with practical techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness. The work often includes setting small goals and trying concrete strategies between sessions.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
Madeline has seven years of professional experience working in mental health settings. That experience informs how she tailors treatment and supports gradual progress.
What credential and location are listed?
She holds the LCMHC credential and practices in New Hampshire.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to therapist availability.

A practical next step

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