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Rashad Slate

Change-focused marriage and family therapist

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Credentials
LMFT
Experience
13 years
Licensed in
Indiana
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Rashad

Rashad Slate is a licensed marriage and family therapist who has worked in community mental health for many years. He began his career in 2004 and has steadily moved into roles focused on home-based services, case management, family therapy, and addictions counseling.

He holds a Master of Education in Counseling with a focus on Marriage and Family Therapy and a bachelor’s degree in human services. Rashad draws on 13 years of formal clinical experience and over a decade working specifically in addictions outpatient care.

Background and approach

He talks plainly about how substance use affects daily life and family routines. He aims to help people make changes that fit their real-world schedules and responsibilities. In sessions he uses practical, skills-based approaches.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new actions. Motivational Interviewing is used to build readiness for change and set realistic next steps. He also uses Client-Centered techniques to make space for each person’s goals and Solution-Focused methods to identify small, achievable steps.

These tools are applied to concerns like stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and drug and alcohol problems. Rashad practices in Indiana as LMFT IN LMFT 35001995A. He offers sessions in English and does not work with international clients.

His tone in the room is straightforward and supportive, aimed at helping people move forward in clear, manageable ways.

Approaches That Fit Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the person. It helps people name their goals and feel understood while deciding what changes to try. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and actions interact and teaches simple skills to reduce anxiety or depressive patterns. It is useful for stress, mood shifts, and building new routines.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and daily life. Together they test methods and adjust as progress and needs become clearer.

Online sessions make this work more accessible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversations while phone sessions offer a simpler option for busy days. Live chat or text-based messaging can support short check-ins, skill practice, or when scheduling is tight. These options make it easier to keep therapy regular and fit it into family and work routines.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Motivational Interviewing

A way of working through mixed feelings about change without being pushed. The therapist helps you weigh things up and find your own reasons, which often makes a difficult decision feel less stuck.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Rashad address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family issues, and depression. He also focuses on drug and alcohol addiction and family problems.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His style is straightforward and practical. He emphasizes clear steps, real-life strategies, and building motivation for change.
What is his background and experience?
He has worked in community mental health since 2004 and has over 13 years of clinical experience. Much of his recent work has been in addictions outpatient care.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is a licensed marriage and family therapist - IN LMFT 35001995A - and practices in Indiana.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only. He is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does he offer?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Different formats are available to suit various needs.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model. The subscription can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Also works with

  • Depression
  • Drug and alcohol addiction
  • Family conflicts
  • Family problems

Therapeutic approaches

Experience
13 years
Licensed
Indiana
Languages
English

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