- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting support
About Shanon
Shanon Dean is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with Clinical Privileges (LISW-CP) practicing in South Carolina. She has five years of professional experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, and life changes, including issues common to young adults.
Shanon focuses on practical conversation and concrete steps. She listens to what is happening now, what has helped before, and what feels hard to change. Sessions cover things like low mood, relationship strain, anger, and self-esteem concerns. She also works with clients dealing with pregnancy and childbirth, blended family challenges, divorce or separation, and first responder stress.
Her work draws on client-centered methods that keep the person’s goals central. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools may be used to break down unhelpful thinking and try out new behaviors. Mindfulness practices are offered to help manage stress and attention in everyday life.
Shanon aims to make the process straightforward. She talks through goals and priorities, and uses solution-focused steps to build small, manageable changes. The focus is on what can be tried between sessions and what progress looks like in real life.
Sessions are conducted in English and she does not take international clients. Costs vary by location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How her therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy places your priorities at the center of sessions. The therapist listens closely, reflects back what matters to you, and helps shape goals based on your own values and needs. This approach is useful for people feeling uncertain about their next steps or coping with change.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going. It breaks tasks into manageable steps, tests new ways of thinking, and builds small habits to reduce anxiety or low mood. CBT is often helpful for stress, depression, and worry about the future.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Shanon will collaborate with each person to decide which methods to use, and may combine client-centered conversation with CBT or mindfulness techniques depending on goals and preferences. The plan evolves as progress is made.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since specific formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let someone join from a place with quieter surroundings or use phone-only sessions if that is more convenient.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship tension, anger, and issues tied to parenting and family change, including young adult concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is client-centered and practical, using conversations that focus on goals and next steps. Techniques from CBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused work are used as fits the person.
How long has she been practicing?
She has five years of professional experience working with clients on a range of emotional and family issues.
Where is she licensed and what are her credentials?
She holds the LISW-CP credential and is licensed in South Carolina.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed here.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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