Shanell Manson, LISW, LISW-CP
Compassionate social worker for emotional regulation
Book with ShanellWorks with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
How Shanell works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LISW, LISW-CP
- Licensed in
- Ohio, South Carolina
- Years in practice
- 10
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Shanell
Shanell Manson is a licensed independent social worker who draws on a decade of practice to help people manage strong emotions and life stress. She works with adults who are dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, parenting stresses, and anger. Her tone is practical and respectful, and she emphasizes a steady, person-centered approach.
Shanell tailors conversations and plans to each person's needs. She listens for what matters most and helps identify small, manageable steps.
Background and approach
People come with different goals - calmer reactions, clearer communication, or better coping during big changes - and sessions focus on what will move each person forward. Her background includes ten years of professional experience as an LISW and an LISW-CP, licensed in Ohio and South Carolina.
That experience has included work with trauma, compassion fatigue, bipolar mood concerns, ADHD, and a range of family and relationship struggles. She brings that practical experience to each session without assuming one single method will fit everyone. In a typical meeting Shanell helps clients name patterns, practice alternative responses, and build skills for everyday life.
She pays attention to attachment and communication dynamics when relationship concerns come up. For parents and caregivers she focuses on managing stress and finding realistic strategies that fit family life. Taking the first step can feel hard.
Shanell aims to make the next steps clear and doable, helping people move toward steadier moods, better boundaries, and improved daily functioning.
What Shanell works with
Everything Shanell lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Shanell's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches that support emotion regulation and relationships
Shanell uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on helping people regulate strong emotions and improve communication. One approach helps people recognize triggers and practice alternative responses so anger and reactivity become easier to manage. Another approach concentrates on attachment and communication patterns to improve connection and reduce conflict in relationships.Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the work together. Shanell will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and comfort level, adjusting the plan as progress and priorities change.
Online therapy offers practical benefits for this work. Video calls allow for a face-to-face conversation that supports teaching and practicing skills. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or someone needs a simpler check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging help with brief check-ins, skill reminders, and staying connected between sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while fitting sessions into a busy life.
Questions people ask about Shanell
What kinds of concerns does Shanell address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, trauma and anger among other concerns like parenting and career stress.
What is her general therapy style?
Her approach is person-centered and practical, focusing on identifying patterns, building coping skills, and working toward clear, achievable goals.
How much professional experience does she have?
Shanell brings 10 years of professional experience supporting people through emotional and life challenges.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds LISW and LISW-CP credentials and practices in Ohio with prior registration in South Carolina noted.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Shanell offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs.
How does billing and cost work?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions are offered through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on therapist availability.