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Shanell Manson, LISW, LISW-CP

Compassionate, tailored support for life’s challenges
  • Anxiety and stress support
  • Relationships and family concerns
  • Depression and life changes

About Shanell Manson

Shanell Manson, LISW, LISW-CP, is a licensed social worker in Ohio with 10 years of professional experience supporting adults through a wide range of emotional and relational concerns. Her work commonly focuses on stress and anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and family conflict, with attention to how these struggles can affect day-to-day functioning and overall well-being.

She approaches therapy with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, creating a supportive space where clients can speak openly and feel understood. Shanell tailors the conversation and treatment plan to the individual, recognizing that each person brings unique goals, experiences, and needs to the therapy process.

Reaching out for help can take real courage, especially when life feels overwhelming or stuck. Shanell is there to provide steady support as clients take meaningful steps toward a more fulfilling and happier life.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepressionCoping with life changes

Also Specializes In

LGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Shanell Manson have?

Shanell Manson has 10 years of professional experience providing therapy and support.

Is Shanell Manson a licensed therapist?

Yes. Shanell Manson is licensed and holds the credentials LISW and LISW-CP. License details: OH LISW I.1700591-SUPV and SC LISW-CP 15792.

In which languages does Shanell Manson provide therapy?

Shanell Manson provides therapy in English.

Where is Shanell Manson located?

Shanell Manson is located in Ohio.

How can I work with Shanell Manson as my therapist?

You can work with Shanell Manson through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, giving you options for how you connect from week to week.

Does Shanell Manson work with international clients?

No. Shanell Manson does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Shanell Manson cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the “Start Therapy” button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the “Start Therapy” button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Evidence-Based Support, Made Accessible Online

Shanell Manson uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients address concerns like stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and family conflict in practical, goal-oriented ways.

One common direction in evidence-based work is building coping skills that can be used in real time, such as identifying triggers, practicing new responses to stress, and strengthening routines that support emotional balance. Another focus is improving communication and relationship patterns by exploring what fuels conflict, clarifying needs, and practicing healthier ways to express boundaries and expectations. Therapy may also include processing difficult experiences and the emotions connected to them, helping clients make sense of what they have been carrying and what they want to change moving forward.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Shanell collaborates with each client to understand their goals and preferences, then shapes the work to fit what feels most helpful and doable right now.

Online therapy makes it easier to stay consistent with support. Sessions can happen through video calls or phone, and clients can also use live chat or text-based messaging for added flexibility between scheduled conversations.

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