- Client-centered care
- Goal focused
- Practical techniques
About Shanel
Shanel Manning is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who helps people find clearer direction and stronger self-esteem. She focuses on practical steps that help clients feel more capable. Her approach centers on each person’s goals and strengths, not a one-size-fits-all plan.
Shanel uses client-centered methods to listen first and build trust. She blends techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address anxious thoughts and low mood. Solution-focused strategies are used when people want concrete short-term changes, and trauma-focused work is available for those dealing with past hurts.
She has about 10 years of experience and has worked with both children and adults in previous roles. Her areas of focus include stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, relationship difficulties, addictions, LGBT concerns, mood disorders, and issues around intimacy and anger. She also supports people facing life changes, career questions, and caregiver strain.
In sessions she encourages clients to face fears and set meaningful milestones. Conversations aim to be straightforward and empathetic, with practical tools to try between meetings. Shanel emphasizes collaboration so clients can test what works and adjust as needed.
People who want help with attachment problems, blended family concerns, communication struggles, or postpartum and pregnancy-related mood issues may find her approach useful. She works from Florida and conducts sessions in English.
How therapy methods translate to online work
Client-centered therapy starts by focusing on what matters most to the person in front of the therapist. In online sessions that means the therapist listens carefully, reflects back what she hears, and helps clients name priorities and next steps. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches practical ways to accept difficult thoughts while taking actions that match personal values; it can help with anxiety, low mood, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors connect and uses simple exercises to test new habits and reduce worry or panic.Deciding which approach to use is a team effort. The therapist will talk with each client about their goals, preferences, and past experiences to recommend a path. That choice can shift over time as needs change, and the work is adjusted together in session.
Confirm the current online session options before booking, as formats are set by the therapist’s practice. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also gives flexibility for people who prefer fewer in-person commitments while they try new coping tools and track progress over time.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting strain, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, mood disorders, and related concerns such as attachment and communication problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
The style is client-centered and collaborative, with an emphasis on listening first and shaping work around each person’s goals and values.
What background does she bring to therapy?
She has about 10 years of experience and has worked with both children and adults in clinical roles prior to private practice.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds the LMHC credential and practices from Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I meet with her from outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are arranged for clients within supported regions.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
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