- Compassionate support
- Practical coping skills
- Relationship focus
About Shanell
Shanell Manson is a licensed independent social worker who brings 10 years of clinical experience to her practice. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strains, family conflict, and depression. Shanell aims to treat each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion as they take steps toward change.
She adapts conversations and treatment plans to fit each client's situation. Sessions focus on practical ways to cope with life changes, manage intense emotions, and improve communication. Shanell pays attention to patterns such as attachment wounds, codependency, and difficulties with control that often affect relationships.
Her background includes supporting people through grief, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, and work-related strain like compassion fatigue. She also addresses mood concerns, attention challenges, and issues linked to identity and intimacy. The goal is to build clearer boundaries and healthier ways of connecting with others.
Shanell holds the credentials LISW and LISW-CP and practices in Ohio. Her approach is straightforward and collaborative, helping clients set realistic goals and practical steps to reach them. She encourages small, steady changes that add up over time.
Getting started usually begins with a brief matching process and scheduling a session. Shanell supports people who are ready to take that first step and want steady, thoughtful help along the way.
Approaches that guide online care and check-ins
Shanell uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change and clearer relationships. One common approach emphasizes identifying unhelpful patterns in relationships and learning new ways to set boundaries, which helps with codependency, communication problems, and caregiving stress. Another approach focuses on skill-building for emotion regulation and coping - teaching manageable steps to reduce anxiety, manage anger, and handle life changes.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to match goals, preferences, and the issues they want to address. Over a few sessions Shanell and the client review what feels helpful and adjust the plan as needed.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets people continue work with licensed professionals from different locations while keeping therapy practical and focused on real-life changes.
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Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Ohio, South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Shanell commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, and related concerns such as codependency and attachment problems.
What is the general style of therapy like?
Therapy is collaborative and practical. Shanell tailors dialogue and plans to each person's needs and focuses on skills and steps that fit everyday life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of professional work experience supporting people through a range of emotional and relationship challenges.
What credentials and region are associated with this clinician?
She holds the credentials LISW and LISW-CP and practices in Ohio.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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