- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting challenges
- Blended family issues
About Shanon
Shanon Dean is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with Clinical Practice (LISW-CP) in South Carolina and has five years of professional experience. She supports adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, relationship strain, mood issues, and life changes. Shanon lists blended family issues among her focus areas and can be a resource for people navigating stepfamily challenges.
She favors clear, practical conversation in sessions. Shanon combines Client-Centered Therapy with cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. She also uses mindfulness and solution-focused strategies to build small, actionable steps that fit everyday life.
Shanon approaches parenting and family-related struggles with attention to safety and boundaries. She helps individuals talk through co-parenting stress, loyalty conflicts in stepfamilies, and the fallout of separation or divorce. She also addresses trauma, domestic violence histories, and the special stresses first responders may face.
Sessions are straightforward and goal-oriented. Shanon works with clients to set short-term goals and checks progress regularly. She uses plain language and practical tools that people can apply between sessions.
Her background includes five years of client work in South Carolina settings. The LISW-CP credential indicates clinical social work licensure in the state. Prospective clients should confirm current session formats and scheduling steps before booking.
How her approaches translate to online work
Shanon uses Client-Centered Therapy to keep sessions focused on the client's perspective and goals. That means sessions start with what matters most to the client and proceed at a pace the client can manage. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify patterns of thinking and test small behavioral experiments. CBT is practical for anxiety, low mood, and relationship stress because it breaks big problems into manageable tasks.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to choose techniques that match their goals and daily life. Expect a mix of listening, question-led reflection, and homework-style tasks to try between meetings. Goals and methods are reviewed as progress is made so adjustments can be made together.
Session formats are not listed here, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around parenting, work shifts, or other obligations. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when a full session is not needed and remove travel time, which helps keep momentum between appointments.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting, self-esteem, relationship strain, mood disorders, anger, and coping with life changes. Blended family issues and divorce or separation are listed among her focus areas.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her work combines Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, and solution-focused methods. Sessions emphasize practical steps and clear conversation rather than lengthy theory.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience working with clients in a variety of settings. That experience includes addressing trauma, parenting concerns, and family-related stressors.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LISW-CP credential and is licensed in South Carolina. The credential indicates clinical social work licensure in the state.
Can sessions be held in other languages or for international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats does she offer?
Current session formats are not specified here; please confirm available formats before booking so you know whether video, phone, or another option is offered.
How is pricing handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Check the service details for the specific pricing that applies to your situation.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process starts the intake and scheduling steps.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.