
Michigan
Shanell Wilson, LLMSW
Limited Licensed Master Social Worker
Passionate about empowering those who are often seen as the “strong ones,” I provide a compassionate space where resilience meets vulnerability. As a mental health therapist, I understand that strength doesn’t mean invulnerability—it means carrying the weight of the world with courage, and sometimes, needing a safe place to set it down. Together, we’ll explore the deeper layers of your experience, helping you find balance, healing, and renewed energy without losing the core strength that defines you.
My approach is tailored to support clients who are accustomed to being the pillars in their lives—whether in relationships, careers, or communities—yet find themselves silently struggling with stress, burnout, or emotional overwhelm. Through evidence-based techniques and empathetic listening, I help you unlock new coping strategies, foster self-compassion, and rebuild healthy boundaries so your strength is sustainable, not exhausting.
If you’re ready to take a brave step toward nurturing your inner world and reclaiming your well-being without compromising your powerful sense of self, I’m here to walk alongside you. Together, we will honor your strength while embracing the healing that comes with authentic self-care.
I work with
Accepted insurances
- 6 Degrees
- 90 Degree Benefits
- Aegis LLC
- Aetna/ First Health
- Aetna
- Aetna Affordable Health Choices/ Aetna Voluntary
- Aetna EAP
- Allstate Benefits (through Allied Benefit Systems)
- American Continental (Aetna Senior Supplemental)
- Assured Benefit Administrators
- Boon-Chapman Administrators/ Wellnet Healthcare
- Christian Brothers Services
I specialize in
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Relationship/Family Stress
- Grief and Bereavement
- Self Esteem
- Life Transitions
- Stress
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Person-Centered
- Solution Focused Therapy
- Brief Psychotherapy
- BIPOC Allied
Treatment approaches
- Culturally Sensitive
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Person-Centered
- Solution Focused Therapy
- Brief Psychotherapy
- Cognitive Therapy
- Compassion Focused
- Family Systems
- Interpersonal
- Trauma Focused
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Communities I work with
- BIPOC Allied
- Bisexual/Pansexual Allied
- Body Positivity
- Gay Allied
- Healthcare Professionals
- Lesbian Allied
- Non-Binary Allied
- First Responders/Law Enforcement
Education
Master of Social Work
Simmons UniversityGraduated 2021
Supervised by
Michanda Gant