Shanell Manson, LISW, LISW-CP

Shanell Manson is a licensed social worker practicing in Ohio with 10 years of professional experience. She holds LISW and LISW-CP credentials, indicating advanced licensure in social work and clinical practice. Shanell focuses on helping people navigate stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties, family conflicts, and depression, tailoring her approach to each individual's circumstances.

She approaches care with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, adapting conversations and treatment plans to match unique needs and goals. Shanell emphasizes collaboration, working alongside individuals to identify practical steps toward greater well-being and more fulfilling relationships. She acknowledges that reaching out for support is a courageous step and aims to provide steady, informed guidance throughout the process.

Shanell prioritizes a personalized path to change, combining clinical experience with an attentive, client-centered stance. Her practice supports those coping with life transitions, emotional distress, and relational challenges, and she aims to create an environment where people feel heard, understood, and supported as they work toward meaningful progress.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Accessible Online Care

Shanell uses evidence-based techniques that focus on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and building practical coping skills to reduce stress and manage anxiety. These approaches help people learn new responses to difficult emotions and everyday challenges. She also employs trauma-informed strategies that prioritize safety, pacing, and stabilization for those processing past hurt or abuse, which can be useful for grief and trauma-related concerns. Additionally, her work often includes relationship-focused and attachment-aware methods that address communication, family dynamics, and intimacy-related issues.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Shanell partners with each person to explore goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, adjusting methods as progress unfolds to find the best fit for the individual or family.

Online therapy with Shanell is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, giving flexibility for different schedules and needs. These options make it easier to fit therapy into daily life, maintain continuity during transitions, and access support without geographic constraints, while still working with licensed professionals toward meaningful change.