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- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- Evidence-based methods
About Shannon
LICSW clinician in Alabama with 22 years of experience, Shannon Manning focuses on stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, self-esteem, addictions, relationship and family challenges, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, career questions, depression, coaching, and compassion fatigue. She works directly with individuals to address practical problems and everyday pressures. Shannon uses evidence-based techniques and a collaborative, person-centered style.
Shannon listens and helps people make sense of what they are facing. She treats each person as the expert on their life and partners with them to set goals. Sessions use straightforward language and focused discussion rather than jargon.
Her work often covers parenting stress, relationship difficulties, managing anxiety, and recovering from traumatic experiences. She also supports people dealing with addictive behaviors, low self-esteem, career choices, and compassion fatigue from demanding roles. Practical coping methods and behavioral changes are common tools in her work.
Shannon adapts evidence-based techniques to what a person needs at the time. She checks in about progress and adjusts the focus as goals shift. This makes the work feel concrete and goal-oriented rather than vague.
People who prefer clear steps, direct feedback, and an active working relationship may find this approach useful. The therapist helps set small, manageable tasks between sessions and reviews how they went. That ongoing review helps keep the work tied to day-to-day life.
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How evidence-based methods work in virtual sessions
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on simple, practical changes. One common approach teaches skills to manage anxiety and stress through breath work, behavioral experiments, and brief homework exercises that build coping over time. Another approach emphasizes exploring and responding to trauma and abuse by pacing exposure and grounding strategies so the person can slowly regain control and reduce distress.Choosing the best method is a collaborative process. The therapist will ask about your goals, daily routines, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together you will try an approach, review how it’s going, and adjust methods to fit needs and preferences.
The biography does not list specific session formats for online work, so confirm current options before booking. In general, remote sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and remove travel time. Licensed professionals can use focused sessions, skill-building homework, and progress reviews to keep work practical and relevant to everyday life.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What issues does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, self-esteem, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, career questions, depression, coaching, and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a collaborative, person-centered approach that emphasizes listening and partnering with the client to set goals and choose techniques.
How much experience does she have?
She has 22 years of experience as a clinician working with a range of stress and relationship concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an LICSW credential and practices in Alabama.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; 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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