Stasia Manak

Stasia Manak is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, anger, grief, and depression. She speaks directly and calmly, aiming to make the first step feel manageable for those who are nervous about starting therapy.

She draws on nine years of clinical experience and shapes conversations around each person’s needs. Sessions focus on practical strategies for managing strong emotions, improving self-esteem, and handling life changes. Stasia emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in every interaction.

Her work often includes identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new ways of coping. She uses tools from cognitive behavioral approaches and mindfulness to build skills that can be used between sessions. Trauma-focused strategies are used when past harm affects daily life.

Stasia partners with clients to create a plan that fits their goals and pace. She explains techniques in everyday language and adapts them to real routines. Progress is checked regularly so the plan can be adjusted when needed.

She holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential, LCSW, and practices in Florida. Sessions are conducted in English. To get started, clients follow the site's Start Therapy steps and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a respectful relationship. It helps people feel heard and guides conversations around their goals and values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns and reduce symptoms like anxiety or anger.

Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and partner with the client to find what fits best based on needs, goals, and preferences. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as progress is observed.

Confirm the available session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce time spent traveling, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also makes it possible to practice skills in everyday settings and bring real-life examples into sessions for direct feedback.