Shanel Manning

Shanel Manning is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, parenting struggles, and career concerns. She aims to help clients build a more positive view of themselves and find practical ways forward. Shanel’s approach centers on each person’s goals and what matters most to them. She uses a mix of methods to match what a client needs. Sessions often focus on breaking down problems into manageable steps and finding everyday tools that fit a person's life. Shanel encourages people to face worries and work toward clear milestones rather than vague goals. With about 10 years of experience, Shanel has worked with children and adults on behavior disorders, mood concerns, trauma, and self-esteem. She emphasizes an open, honest relationship where clients can talk about what’s hard and what they hope to change. That relationship informs the plan they create together. In sessions she helps people identify practical strategies for coping, improving communication, and setting boundaries. She also supports those dealing with grief, parenting stress, and major life changes. Work can include short-term problem solving or longer-term focus on patterns that keep coming up. Clients who choose Shanel will find a therapist who is direct but compassionate. The goal is steady progress toward clearer purpose and healthier routines. Prospective clients should use the site tools to begin the intake process and match with her if it seems like the right fit.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice their thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and finding direction during life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors. It is often used for depression, panic, and mood concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist follows the client’s pace and priorities; it helps people gain self-understanding and build confidence.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals, needs, and preferences. Together they try methods and adjust as progress and comfort levels become clear.

The original profile does not list specific online formats, so please confirm available session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets a person work with a licensed professional while keeping therapy aligned with daily routines and responsibilities.