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Madeline Shiel

Hopeful, practical therapy for meaningful change

LCMHC New Hampshire

Experience
7 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Madeline

Madeline Shiel is a licensed mental health counselor (LCMHC) based in New Hampshire who draws on cognitive behavioral therapy alongside client-centered and mindfulness approaches to help people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem difficulties.

Background and approach

With seven years of professional experience, she combines practical skills and compassionate listening to create tailored plans that reflect each client's needs. She emphasizes respect and sensitivity while working with LGBT concerns, coping with life changes, and issues related to mood and motivation.

Her practice also addresses a range of focused areas including autism and Asperger syndrome, body image, communication problems, gender dysphoria, social anxiety and phobia, and women’s issues. Therapy sessions center on collaboration: Madeline aims to empower clients by building confidence, exploring meaningful change, and identifying concrete strategies for everyday challenges.

Those seeking a thoughtful, strengths-based therapist will find an approach that balances evidence-informed techniques with a supportive, individualized process.

Therapeutic approaches and online care



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and low mood; it is a goal-oriented approach that teaches concrete coping strategies. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration, helping people feel heard and understood while they clarify their values and goals. Mindfulness Therapy encourages present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance, which can help manage stress and improve emotional regulation.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process and is done collaboratively. The therapist works with each person to explore which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds to keep therapy relevant and practical.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to fit regular sessions into busy lives and to continue work on coping skills and therapeutic goals from wherever the client is located within New Hampshire.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, coping with life changes, and LGBT-related issues, along with related areas such as body image and social anxiety.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style blends client-centered compassion with evidence-informed methods, using cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness to develop practical skills and personal insight.
How many years has she practiced professionally?
She has seven years of experience working in the mental health field and has supported clients across a range of mood and life transition concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the credential LCMHC and practices in New Hampshire; her license is NH LCMHC 2293.
Which languages are available for sessions and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Clients can connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what fits their needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCommunication problemsGender dysphoriaMood disordersSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

New Hampshire

Languages

English