- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
About Stasia
Stasia Manak is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida with nine years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and the aftereffects of trauma and abuse. She also supports people dealing with compassion fatigue, addictions, self-esteem, and career or life changes.
Stasia uses straightforward conversation to identify what feels stuck and what practical steps could help. She draws on client-centered methods to prioritize each person’s concerns and on cognitive behavioral tools to track patterns of thought and behavior. Mindfulness practices are offered when helpful to manage intense emotions and ground daily routines.
Her background includes work across a range of concerns tied to family life. She can help people sort issues related to adoption and foster care, blended family dynamics, family of origin issues, and fatherhood questions. She also addresses communication problems, codependency, and the effects of domestic violence in a trauma-informed way.
Sessions focus on clear goals and skill-building. Stasia will collaborate on a plan that fits a person’s day-to-day life and commitments. She explains approaches in plain terms and checks in regularly about what is or isn’t working.
Stasia holds active LCSW credentials in Texas and Florida - TX LCSW and FL LCSW. Her work is conducted in English and she does not take international clients. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How therapeutic approaches are used online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what each person brings. Online sessions using this approach let the therapist follow the client’s concerns and pace, and prioritize what matters most to the client in daily life.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thought and behavior patterns and teaches concrete skills to change them. In online work CBT often includes shared worksheets, behavioral experiments, and homework that fit into a person’s routine.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and manage stress. These techniques can be practiced between sessions and reviewed together during appointments.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust based on what helps. Decisions about methods are collaborative and revisited as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful for fitting therapy into busy schedules, shortening commute time, or allowing a quieter setting for focused work. Online sessions can make it easier to use brief check-ins or scheduled blocks that match work and family commitments.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Florida, Virginia, Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma and related issues such as compassion fatigue and addictions. Family-related topics like adoption, blended families, and family of origin issues are also listed.
What approach does she use in sessions?
She combines client-centered techniques with cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness practices. Trauma-focused methods are used when addressing trauma-related concerns.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional experience working with adults on the concerns noted above.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with credentials listed as TX LCSW and FL LCSW, and she practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the selected options.
How do I get started?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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