Shanell Manson, LISW, LISW-CP

Shanell Manson is a licensed independent social worker with 10 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, and depression. She works from a place of respect and compassion, and she adjusts conversations and plans to fit each person’s situation. Shanell emphasizes practical, doable steps so clients can notice small changes that add up over time.

Her experience includes supporting people through family conflict, caregiving stress, and the aftermath of trauma and abuse. She also helps with grief, intimacy-related concerns, parenting challenges, and work or career stress. Shanell has supported clients dealing with attention differences, bipolar-related concerns, and compassion fatigue as part of broader care.

In sessions she focuses on clear goals, steady progress, and honest conversation. She helps clients identify patterns such as codependency, control issues, or attachment wounds and then works with them on smarter ways to respond. Communication skills and managing strong emotions like anger are common topics.

Shanell pays attention to life transitions too - divorce, separation, or large changes that disrupt routines. She also addresses eating and hoarding concerns alongside feelings of guilt, shame, or abandonment. Her style is straightforward and collaborative, aiming to make therapy useful for day-to-day life.

Based in Ohio, Shanell asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling. The goal is to begin with a clear plan and work together on the steps that feel most relevant and realistic.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online care

Shanell draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear goals and practical skills. One approach emphasizes identifying unhelpful patterns in thoughts and behavior and practicing small, concrete changes to reduce anxiety and low mood. This helps people build better daily routines and cope with stressors more effectively.

Another common thread addresses attachment and relationship patterns. Sessions work on recognizing how past wounds affect current relationships and then practicing new ways to communicate and set boundaries. This can be useful for intimacy concerns, codependency, or repeated conflicts with loved ones.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That planning includes checking progress and adjusting methods as needed so therapy stays practical and relevant.

Because the biography does not specify session formats, confirm available options before booking. Many people find online work helpful because it can make scheduling easier, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins between in-person visits. Talk with the therapist about what will fit into your routine and daily responsibilities so sessions support real-life change rather than creating extra strain.