Shanel Manning , LMHC

Shanel Manning is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with ten years of experience helping children, adolescents, and adults navigate life’s challenges. A graduate of Nova Southeastern University, she draws on training across several evidence-based methods to address behavior disorders, self-esteem and mood concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting and family issues, addictions, relationship and intimacy difficulties, and stress and anxiety.

Her work is firmly client-centered, focusing on each person’s goals and strengths to develop practical strategies for coping and growth. She partners with clients to confront fears, work through painful memories, and reach meaningful milestones while attending to related concerns such as attachment, communication problems, caregiver stress, and life transitions. As an LMHC - a Licensed Mental Health Counselor - she aims to foster an empathetic and transparent therapeutic relationship that supports clearer direction and a more positive sense of self.

Passionate about guiding people toward their individual purpose, she helps clients identify unique tools to manage challenges and move toward lasting change. Her approach emphasizes collaboration, respect for the client’s priorities, and steady progress tailored to each person’s needs.

Therapeutic approaches for online care

Shanel Manning integrates several practical therapies for online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify personal values and take committed action even when difficult thoughts or emotions arise - it is useful for stress, anxiety, and navigating life changes. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and respect for the client’s perspective so individuals can explore concerns like self-esteem, relationships, and family dynamics at their own pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and developing concrete skills to reduce symptoms of depression, panic, and mood disorders.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process and is done collaboratively. Shanel will work with each person to understand their needs, goals, and preferences and tailor methods or combine techniques to best support progress with the guidance of licensed professionals and therapists as appropriate.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and the practice also supports live chat and text-based messaging for ongoing support between appointments. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, family, and caregiving schedules while maintaining continuity of care.