Margaret Manning-Shull
MS, LMHC
Education and Professional Background:
Margaret Manning-Shull has worked in human services for over 20 years as a former pastor, writer and speaker. She received her undergraduate degree in psychology from Agnes Scott College in Decatur, GA. Margaret has also earned two Masters degrees; a Master of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in South Hamilton, MA and a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Western Washington University. Prior to starting her private practice in 2019, Margaret completed a year-long internship as a behavioral specialist at Touchstone Health Clinic, an integrative health care clinic in Blaine, WA.
Treatment Philosophy:
I use an integrative approach to counseling drawing from facets of many different perspectives including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness-based therapy, Existential/Person-centered therapy and Lifespan Integration therapy (www.lifespanintegration.com). I am currently undertaking ongoing training in both Lifespan Integration Therapy and CIMBS (Complex Integration of Multiple Brain Systems) https://complexintegrationmbs.com/ .
Regardless of the treatment approach, I seek to create a collaborative space in which clients feel safe, heard, and seen. Assisting clients in listening to their own lives is where treasures of deep wisdom, true self-worth and compassion can be found. Accessing these treasures enables the possibility for change and growth even when the circumstances and events of our lives are overwhelming.
My background as a religious professional has contributed to an interest in working with people of all faiths—particularly those who have been negatively impacted by religious institutions. Whether you have a religious faith or no faith at all, I seek to listen with you for the ways in which your unique values, beliefs and practices impact your well-being and shape the ways in which you understand your unique strengths and manage your particular challenges.
Areas of Specialty:
Currently, Margaret works with young adults (18 and older), individuals and couples who
are experiencing the following types of issues:
Anxiety and trauma
Depression
Communication and relationship issues
Life transitions, grief and loss
Adjustment and interpersonal problems
Building emotional intelligence
Attentional/organizational difficulties (ADD/ADHD)
Body-mind integration and wholeness
Religious or institutional forms of betrayal