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Shanon Dean

Therapist · South Carolina

Shanon DeanLISW-CP

Practical support for pregnancy and parenting challenges

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  • Experience5 years
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • SessionsOnline
  • Compassionate listener
  • Goal focused
  • Mindfulness based

About Shanon

Shanon Dean is a licensed social worker in South Carolina who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, and pregnancy and childbirth concerns. She offers a calm, respectful approach and focuses on clear, practical steps families and individuals can use right away.

She works with people affected by trauma, parenting challenges, relationship strain, and life changes like divorce or blended family adjustments. She also supports those managing mood differences such as bipolar symptoms, anger, and low self-esteem. Her style is direct and caring, aimed at making conversations feel useful and straightforward.

Shanon uses a mix of Client-Centered methods, cognitive behavioral tools, mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques. That means sessions often center on what matters most to the client, explore thoughts and behavior patterns, add short exercises to notice stress, and set small achievable goals. She will adapt the plan to each person rather than following a one-size-fits-all script.

Shanon emphasizes respect and sensitivity in every meeting. She listens first, then helps people map out practical next steps. Many clients find this approach helpful when coping with parenting stress, trauma recovery, or major life transitions.

She holds the LISW-CP credential, which is listed as SC LISW-CP, and brings five years of professional experience to her work. Taking the first step can feel hard, and she aims to make that step easier and more manageable.

How therapeutic approaches shape online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client's priorities and experience, with the therapist listening closely and following the person's lead to build goals and next steps. This approach helps when someone needs space to talk through feelings about parenting, relationships, or pregnancy changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and actions influence mood. It uses practical exercises and short experiments to change unhelpful patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, stress, and depressive symptoms.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple ways to notice present-moment experience and reduce reactivity. Small practices can make daily parenting tasks or intense emotions easier to manage without adding extra time to a busy day.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about needs, goals, and preferences and then try methods that feel like a good fit. That collaborative process means plans can change as progress is made.

Confirm the current session formats before booking, as options are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life, such as arranging sessions during a break, avoiding travel time, or choosing shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can use these approaches remotely to help people apply skills between sessions and track small changes over time.

License and NPI

  • LISW-CP South Carolina · No. 17113

NPI1689321978

As shown on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesSelf esteem

Also works with

Relationship issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changes

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Credentials

South Carolina

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What issues does Shanon commonly address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting struggles, relationship and anger concerns, bipolar mood challenges, and coping with life changes including pregnancy and childbirth.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is respectful and practical. Sessions focus on listening, exploring thoughts and behaviors, and setting small, achievable steps.

What kind of experience does she have?

She has five years of professional experience working with clients on trauma, parenting, and related concerns.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

She is listed as SC LISW-CP and practices in South Carolina.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English only.

Can international clients work with this therapist?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are costs and billing handled?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What is the process to get started?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

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