Preston Mannon , LPCC

Preston Mannon is a licensed professional clinical counselor in Ohio who brings more than four years of full-time experience in community mental health to his work. He earned his professional degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Marshall University and is actively pursuing a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision. Preston holds an LPCC-S credential, indicating his licensed professional clinical counselor status with supervisory qualifications, and he also holds a National Certified Counselor credential from the National Board for Certified Counselors, a recognition of meeting national standards in the field.

He works with both teenagers and adults and focuses on areas such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and the unique concerns of LGBTIQA+ people. Additional areas of attention include gender dysphoria, disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD), obsessive-compulsive tendencies, paranoia, and relationship configurations such as polyamory. His training includes cognitive behavioral therapy, client-centered approaches, and motivational interviewing, which he blends to meet each person where they are.

Preston describes his therapeutic style as casual and collaborative, centering conversations and treatment around each person’s priorities and goals. He also holds Ohio supervisory credentials and provides training and supervision for interns and other mental health counselors as part of his professional practice.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support

Preston integrates evidence-informed approaches that translate well to remote sessions. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating an accepting, nonjudgmental space where the person's own goals and values guide the work - it is useful for building insight, self-acceptance, and motivation for change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with practical tools and exercises, often supporting progress with anxiety, depression, and stress. Trauma-focused therapy attends directly to the effects of past harm and teaches skills for managing strong emotions and reclaiming daily functioning.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Preston works with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and then tailors methods - alone or in combination - so the work fits the individual rather than forcing a single model.

Online therapy with Preston makes scheduling more flexible by offering video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options can help people access licensed professionals from home, balance sessions with busy lives, and continue work through transitions or when in-person visits are not practical.