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Shanel Manning

Compassionate goal-focused care for lasting change

LMHC Florida

Experience
10 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Family, Parenting
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Shanel

Shanel Manning is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with a decade of clinical experience helping people find clearer direction and practical tools for change.

Background and approach

She centers therapy on each person's goals and values, guiding clients through periods of stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, mood struggles, trauma, addiction concerns, and relationship or parenting challenges. Her work emphasizes collaboration and helping clients develop coping strategies that fit their lives.

Using a blend of evidence-informed approaches, Shanel supports clients facing a wide range of concerns including bipolar and mood disorders, panic and depression, postpartum or pregnancy-related distress, attachment and blended family issues, caregiver stress, and communication or control difficulties.

She aims to build an open, empathetic therapeutic relationship where clients are encouraged to confront fears, practice new skills, and celebrate progress. Shanel brings a grounded, client-centered stance and practical focus to help people move toward clearer purpose and sustainable change.

How therapeutic approaches guide online care

Shanel often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, panic, depression, and mood disorders. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to support people in clarifying values, accepting difficult emotions, and committing to meaningful action when facing life transitions or chronic stress. Additionally, her client-centered stance ensures the person’s experience and goals remain central to session work.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. During early conversations she will explore your needs, preferences, and goals and then tailor interventions from CBT, ACT, or other evidence-informed methods accordingly. This teamwork helps ensure that techniques feel relevant and manageable for everyday life.

Online therapy with Shanel offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to access consistent support around work, caregiving, or other obligations while maintaining continuity of care. Licensed professionals can use these formats to practice skills between sessions, respond to emerging concerns, and progress at a pace that fits each client.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Shanel commonly address?
She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting and family problems, bipolar and mood disorders, and life changes.
What kind of therapeutic style can I expect?
Shanel practices in a client-centered manner while integrating practical methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), solution-focused techniques, and trauma-focused interventions to meet individual goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of experience working with both children and adults across a variety of behavioral and emotional concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
Shanel holds the LMHC credential and practices in Florida; her license is listed as FL LMHC MH16284.
Does she offer services in languages other than English?
Sessions are provided in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
She offers several online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are sessions priced and paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in beginning therapy?
To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsParenting issuesSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Family problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameJealousyLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English