- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship problems
- Depression and grief
About Shanell
Shanell Manson is an Ohio-licensed social worker, holding LISW and LISW-CP credentials, with ten years of professional experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family conflict, depression, and related challenges. Sessions are practical and focused on what is affecting daily life.
Shanell listens for patterns that keep problems recurring. She helps people talk through relationship problems, grief, and the stress of life changes. Conversations include setting small goals, practicing new ways to communicate, and finding manageable coping strategies.
Her background includes a decade of direct practice in community and clinical settings. That experience informs how she responds to anger, parenting struggles, and caregiver stress. She also has experience supporting people dealing with trauma, abuse, and identity questions such as LGBT concerns.
Work with Shanell often covers career stress, self-esteem struggles, and attention-related challenges like ADHD. She can help people navigate complex family dynamics, codependency, and issues around attachment and abandonment.
People meet for clear, task-oriented sessions that focus on realistic next steps. Shanell adapts conversations to the person in front of her and moves at a pace that feels manageable. To begin, clients use the site matching process and schedule an initial session.
How evidence-based methods translate to online work
Shanell uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions in clear, goal-focused ways. One common approach is skills-based work that teaches concrete tools for managing anxiety and stress, such as grounding strategies and stepwise behavioral changes. These methods help when day-to-day worry or panic interrupts study, work, or relationships.Another useful strand is relationship-focused work that examines communication patterns and attachment dynamics. This helps people improve how they talk about needs, set boundaries, and repair conflict with partners or family members. Such approaches can also support people working through grief or past relational hurt.
Choosing the right approach is part of the early work in therapy. The therapist and client review problems, personal goals, and preferences together and decide what to try first. That collaborative process makes adjustments as progress is tracked and new issues appear.
The biography did not list specific session formats, so confirm what is currently offered before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can adapt methods so practical skills and communication work happen whether meetings are remote or in person.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Ohio, South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with for young adults?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family conflict, depression, grief, identity questions including LGBT concerns, and life changes many young adults face.
How would sessions with her generally feel?
Sessions are practical and conversational, focusing on current problems, communication skills, and small steps you can try between meetings.
How long has she been practicing?
She has ten years of professional experience working in community and clinical settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LISW and LISW-CP credentials and is licensed in Ohio.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered in English for those within her permitted regions.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography did not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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