- Client-centered care
- CBT and mindfulness
- Focus on life changes
About Shanon
Shanon Dean is a licensed social worker in South Carolina who focuses on practical support for people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship strain. She approaches each person with respect and compassion, and she tailors conversations and plans to the needs of the individual.
She uses a client-centered approach that keeps the person's goals at the center of sessions. That means the conversation is guided by what matters to the client, while the therapist helps identify small, manageable steps forward. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are also used to spot thinking patterns that make feelings worse and to build different responses.
Mindfulness techniques are woven into sessions to help with grounding and managing intense emotions. Solution-focused ideas are introduced when clients want short-term, goal-oriented work to resolve a specific problem or move through a transition.
Shanon has five years of professional experience as a Licensed Independent Social Worker with Clinical Practice (LISW-CP). She has worked with people affected by trauma and abuse and with those facing parenting and blended-family challenges. Her background includes supporting people through divorce, pregnancy and childbirth concerns, and stress related to first responder roles.
In sessions she speaks plainly, listens carefully, and adjusts the pace to what the client needs. To get started, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to therapist availability.
How her approaches translate to online work
Shanon uses Client-Centered Therapy to let the client's needs direct each session. Online work can focus on what matters most to the person, with the therapist listening and responding to priorities rather than following a fixed script.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps identify unhelpful thoughts and build different responses to stress and anxiety. CBT tools can be taught and practiced during remote sessions to help with mood, worry, and coping with change.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, and then adjust methods over time. That way the plan changes if something is not working or if priorities shift.
Session formats are not specified here, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a workday, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also supports continuing care through transitions like pregnancy, separation, or job changes by keeping momentum between in-person meetings when those are arranged.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns can be addressed in sessions?
Shanon works with stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship strain. She also supports people facing trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, bipolar concerns, and major life changes.
What is her general therapy style?
Her work is client-centered, meaning sessions follow what matters most to the person. She blends practical CBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused tools when useful.
How much professional experience does she have?
She has five years of professional work experience as a licensed practitioner.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds the LISW-CP credential and practices in South Carolina.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions structured and what formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. The therapist will provide details when you begin the matching process.
How does cost and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, use the Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.