Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Affiliations
Certification
Refereed Scholarly Presentations
Scholarship in Progress
Service
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Hannah Manning

Cleveland,TN

Summary

Knowledgeable and empirically driven psychological services provider with a robust background in providing psychotherapy, mental performance consulting, psychological assessment, and comprehensive case management. Highly skilled and adept in providing individualized care and developing research-based educational materials for athletes, coaches, and staff members. A passionate, intentional, and focused professional dedicated to executing industry-leading research projects in mental health, mental performance, and improving systems surrounding athletes for their overall well-being. A deep-thinking and committed researcher seeking to study and teach others what discovery has to offer.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Student Athlete Welfare and Counseling

LEE UNIVERSITY- ATHLETICS
2023.09 - Current
  • Administrative:

Coordinate, supervise, and deliver counseling services to 300+ student-athlete body. Develop and update all policies and procedures for the Athletic Counseling Program. Serve as the liaison between the Athletic Department and the University Counseling Center, Student Development Sector, and the University Student Success Department. Built relationships with the Lee sports medicine staff, coaching staff, and student-athletes.

  • Clinical Counseling:

Meet individually with student-athletes who are experiencing personal and mental health issues that are interfering with their ability to be successful personally, academically, or athletically. The problems may include, but are not limited to, depression, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, relationship problems, anger management, grief and bereavement, and developmental issues. Referrals are made to other medical and psychological providers as needed. Help Student-Athletes implement mental training strategies that will allow them to perform at their optimal level. Consult with coaches, within ethical and legal frameworks, about how to work best with individual team members and the entire team. Provide team-building activities and discussions that help teams become more cohesive and perform better. Lead and manage student-athlete crisis interventions. Directed strategic initiatives to enhance athletic program visibility and community engagement.

Undergraduate Adjunct Professor

LEE UNIVERSITY
2023.01 - 2023.05
  • Designed and taught courses in Marriage and Family, integrating recent research, case studies, and interactive projects to deepen student engagement. Set up assessments in accordance with departmental regulations and requirements. Prepared students for assessments and provided helpful performance feedback. Provided extra support to students who requested it and scheduled consultation times where questions and concerns could be voiced. Answered students' questions and provided feedback on assignments or essay drafts. Kept up to date with advancements in the field and integrated new knowledge into lessons.

Clinician and Owner

THRIVE THERAPY SERVICES- MENTAL HEALTH PRIVATE PRACTICE
2022.08 - 2024.01
  • Developed comprehensive treatment plans tailored to individual client needs. Established and maintained collaborative relationships with healthcare providers and community resources. Implemented evidence-based therapeutic practices to enhance client outcomes and satisfaction. Oversaw daily operations, ensuring compliance with state regulations and ethical standards. Managed financial processes, including billing, budgeting, and insurance claims submissions.

Crisis Counselor

YOUTH VILLAGES
2022.01 - 2022.08
  • Provided crisis intervention and emotional support to at-risk youth and families. Developed and implemented individualized safety plans addressing immediate needs and long-term goals. Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive care services. Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions and treatment progress. Evaluated risk to client or others by gathering information and conducting assessments.

Education

Ph.D. - Marriage And Family Therapy

LEE UNIVERSITY
Cleveland
08.2025

Master of Science - Marriage And Family Therapy

LEE UNIVERSITY
Cleveland, TN
05.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

LEE UNIVERSITY
Cleveland, TN
05.2019

Skills

  • Crisis management
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Strategies and goals
  • Mindfulness and breathwork
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)
  • Systemic Therapy
  • Narrative Therapy
  • EMDR Trained

Affiliations

  • The American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) and TNAMFT (Tennessee chapter of AAMFT)
  • Clinical/Counseling Sport Psychology Association (CCSPA)

Certification

  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - Credential ID 2099
  • Social and Behavioral Responsible Conduct of Research, CITI Program - Credential ID 69135041
  • Prepare/Enrich Counselor, Prepare/Enrich - Credential ID 1339633
  • Counseling on Access to Lethal Means, Zero Suicide Institute - Issued 2022
  • Title IX 101 (Higher Ed), Title IX University - Issued 2023

Refereed Scholarly Presentations

  • "Deconstruction of Faith and Relationships" Lee University 4th Annual Doctoral Poster Research Symposium, April 2025
  • "Faith Deconstruction Experienced by Clients: Themes, Risks, and Pathways Toward Meaning Making". Research discussion presented at the Marriage and Family Therapy Conference at University of Southern Mississippi, February 2026

Scholarship in Progress

  • Manning, H. Deconstruction of Faith and Relationships
  • Gardenhire, J., Gardenhire, T. M., Campbell, L., Campbell, R., Manning, H., & Wester, B. Though none go with me: External process surrounding faith deconstruction among Christians.
  • Gardenhire, J., Gardenhire, T. M., Campbell, L., Campbell, R., Manning, H., & Wester, B. Though none go with me: Internal experiences surrounding faith deconstruction among Christians.

Service

Service to the community, Required 80 hours of community service for undergraduate degree. Service provided to: Bradley County Schools, Crossover Ministries, and Centerpoint Church (2015–2019), Spirit of the Veteran & Warrior Pow Wow (2023)

Languages

American Sign Language
Limited Working

Timeline

Director of Student Athlete Welfare and Counseling

LEE UNIVERSITY- ATHLETICS
2023.09 - Current

Undergraduate Adjunct Professor

LEE UNIVERSITY
2023.01 - 2023.05

Clinician and Owner

THRIVE THERAPY SERVICES- MENTAL HEALTH PRIVATE PRACTICE
2022.08 - 2024.01

Crisis Counselor

YOUTH VILLAGES
2022.01 - 2022.08

Ph.D. - Marriage And Family Therapy

LEE UNIVERSITY

Master of Science - Marriage And Family Therapy

LEE UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

LEE UNIVERSITY