- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship concerns
- Practical coping skills
About Shanell
Her approach is straightforward and goal-focused. She listens to how daily life is affected and helps break concerns into manageable steps. That can mean building tools to cope with strong emotions, learning ways to set boundaries, or improving communication with people who matter.
Shanell has supported people dealing with grief, trauma and abuse, parenting stress, and intimacy-related issues. She also helps with concerns such as ADHD, bipolar mood challenges, career stress, and caregiver fatigue. Her work includes addressing attachment and abandonment questions and problems like codependency, control issues, and hoarding.
Sessions aim to clarify what feels most urgent and then create practical strategies. Shanell emphasizes small, steady changes that fit into everyday life. The focus is on what a person can try between sessions to build progress.
She works in English and holds LISW and LISW-CP credentials. Prospective clients in Ohio are invited to consider whether her style fits their needs before moving forward.
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Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Ohio, South Carolina
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Shanell uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on short-term, practical work. One common approach helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and develop clearer, more balanced ways of thinking; this can reduce anxiety and lift mood by changing daily reactions. Another approach focuses on building skills for managing emotions and improving communication, which is useful for relationship strain, parenting stress, and anger.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Shanell starts by hearing what feels most urgent, then suggests methods that match the person's goals and comfort level. Together they adjust the plan as progress is made and priorities change.
If you prefer online sessions, confirm the exact session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, cut down travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also supports continuity when circumstances change, while the therapist and client decide what pacing and tools work best.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Shanell address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, family conflict, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues, among other areas.
How does she approach therapy?
Her style is practical and collaborative. She listens first, then tailors a plan focused on small, actionable steps that clients can use between sessions.
What experience does she have?
She has 10 years of professional work experience supporting people with a range of concerns including parenting stress, caregiver issues, ADHD, bipolar mood challenges, and compassion fatigue.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is licensed in Ohio with credentials listed as LISW and LISW-CP and practices from that state.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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