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Shanel Manning, LMHC
Florida
LMHC - Anxiety and Parenting
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- Values-based ACT
- Solution-focused steps
About Shanel
Shanel Manning is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 10 years of experience. She works with concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, parenting and relationship issues. She also helps with trauma, addiction-related problems, self-esteem, and mood concerns.
Shanel focuses on practical goals her clients set. She uses clear, goal-oriented methods to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and change unhelpful habits. Sessions are structured around small steps clients can practice between meetings.
Her background includes a degree from Nova Southeastern University and substantial experience supporting both adults and children in clinical settings. That work included behavior disorders, trauma, and parenting challenges. She brings that direct experience into regular session planning.
Shanel draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify thought patterns that keep problems going. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centered techniques to focus on values and on the client’s perspective. Solution-Focused and Trauma-Focused approaches appear when the situation calls for brief problem-solving or trauma work.
In sessions she reviews progress, sets concrete practice tasks, and adjusts strategies when needed. She encourages clients to try different responses and notice what changes. The work emphasizes measurable steps rather than abstract promises.
Shanel practices in Florida and provides services in English. Before booking, clients should confirm the current session options and the format that best fits their schedule and goals.
How her approaches translate to online work
Shanel commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people recognize patterns of thought and test small behavior changes. CBT is practical and focused on skills practice, which can work well in regular online sessions. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and build actions that align with those values, and Client-Centered Therapy to keep the client's perspective central when planning next steps.Finding the right approach is part of the process. She discusses goals and preferences with each person and together they decide which methods to emphasize. That collaboration helps match techniques to the problem and to how someone prefers to work.
The practical benefits of remote sessions often include easier scheduling and fewer travel disruptions, which helps people keep consistent appointments. Different session formats may suit different needs, so confirm current session options before booking. A remote format can make it simpler to fit short check-ins around work, avoid a commute on busy days, or use phone-based sessions when lower bandwidth or a shorter meeting is helpful. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT and ACT exercises for the chosen session format so homework and in-session practice stay useful.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting and relationship concerns, plus trauma and addiction-related issues.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and test new responses in daily life. Sessions focus on practical exercises and skills practice.
What is her clinical background?
She graduated from Nova Southeastern University and has about 10 years of experience working with children and adults in clinical settings.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in Florida and practices there.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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