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Shanell Manson

Compassionate social worker for family challenges

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Credentials
LISW, LISW-CP
Experience
10 years
Licensed in
Ohio, South Carolina
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Shanell

Shanell Manson is a licensed social worker who draws on ten years of clinical experience to support people facing family and parenting challenges. She holds the Licensed Independent Social Worker credential, LISW, and the LISW-Clinical Practice endorsement. Shanell works with common concerns like stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting struggles, and depression.

Her tone is respectful and straightforward, aimed at parents and caregivers looking for clear guidance. She focuses on practical conversation and planning rather than jargon.

Background and approach

Sessions are shaped around each family's needs and goals. Shanell says the first step toward change takes courage, and she aims to offer steady, compassionate support along the way. Shanell’s background includes work with issues related to trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.

She also addresses specific family problems such as attachment and communication difficulties, divorce and separation, and fatherhood issues. This range lets her tailor strategies to the problems families bring into the room. Shanell holds Ohio licensing as OH LISW I.1700591-SUPV and a South Carolina clinical practice credential SC LISW-CP 15792.

She conducts sessions in English and offers remote formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. For many parents, the mix of direct guidance and flexible session options makes it easier to fit therapy into family life.

Those interested in starting can follow the Start Therapy steps to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on therapist availability. Shanell practices from Ohio and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

Evidence-based approaches and online care for families

Shanell uses straightforward, evidence-based techniques aimed at helping families improve communication and manage stress. One common approach focuses on strengthening communication and problem-solving - sessions include practicing new ways to talk, set boundaries, and handle conflicts so daily family life runs more smoothly. Another technique targets emotional regulation and coping skills - this teaches concrete skills for managing anxiety, anger, or intense mood shifts so parents and caregivers can respond more calmly.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Shanell partners with each person to figure out which methods fit their goals and family situation. Together they adjust the plan as progress is made and new needs appear, keeping the process collaborative and practical.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet without traveling. Video calls let people talk face to face, phone sessions work when screens aren't convenient, and live chat or text-based messaging can support shorter check-ins or ongoing coaching between sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around school, work, and caregiving duties.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, depression, parenting concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, and related concerns listed in her profile.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach is practical and respectful, using clear conversation to create a plan that fits each family's needs. She aims to be sensitive and compassionate while focusing on concrete steps.
What experience does she bring?
She has ten years of professional work experience supporting people with a wide range of family and personal concerns.
Where is she licensed and located?
She is licensed in Ohio and holds OH LISW I.1700591-SUPV and SC LISW-CP 15792 credentials. Her practice is based in Ohio.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be held via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules and preferences.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Sessions use a subscription model that varies with location and therapist availability; the subscription can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
10 years
Licensed
Ohio, South Carolina
Languages
English

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