- Family problems
- Addiction recovery
- Problem solving
About Rashad
Rashad Slate is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in Indiana with 13 years of professional experience. He began in community mental health and has worked in multiple roles supporting people with complex needs. Rashad brings a straightforward, practical style to sessions and focuses on problems that affect daily life.
He started his career as a home health aide in 2004 and later worked as a home-based case manager for people with severe mental illness. Over time he moved into family therapy and spent more than a decade in addictions outpatient treatment. That hands-on background shapes how he approaches current work.
Rashad earned a bachelor’s degree in human services in 2006 and completed a Master’s degree in Education Counseling with a focus on marriage and family therapy. He draws on that training when helping people address relationship strain and family conflict.
Typical concerns he helps people with include stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues, along with drug and alcohol addiction and related family problems. Sessions tend to be practical and goal-focused, with attention to how change fits into everyday life.
In meetings he uses methods like client-centered techniques, cognitive behavioral tools, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies to help people make progress. He aims to make the process clear and to help clients set realistic next steps.
How Rashad’s Approaches Translate to Online Support
Client-centered work focuses on the person’s own goals and pacing, with the therapist listening closely and following what matters most to the client. This approach helps when people need a respectful space to clarify priorities and make decisions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks down problems into thoughts and actions and tests small changes. It is often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress because it offers concrete skills to try between meetings.
Motivational interviewing is a brief, collaborative way to strengthen motivation to change. It is commonly used with people working on substance use and other behavior changes because it helps resolve mixed feelings and build commitment.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with clients about their needs, goals, and preferences and recommend ways to proceed. That conversation is collaborative and can shift over time as goals change.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the available session formats before booking since current options are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people continue care while balancing family responsibilities and appointments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems can Rashad help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and family concerns, and has a focus on drug and alcohol addiction.
What is his general therapy style?
Sessions are practical and goal-oriented, emphasizing clear steps people can try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Rashad has 13 years of experience and over 15 years working in addictions-related roles across community settings.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds the LMFT credential and practices in Indiana.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.