Stasia Manak, LCSW

Stasia Manak is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, and addiction concerns. She speaks directly and compassionately, and she aims to make the first steps feel manageable for someone who is nervous about starting therapy.

Stasia adapts conversations and plans to each person’s needs. She focuses on listening first, then working with clients to find practical ways to cope. Her approach emphasizes respect and sensitivity as the foundation of care.

With nine years of experience, Stasia draws on several well-known therapy methods to guide sessions. She uses Client-Centered techniques to prioritize the person’s perspective and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Mindfulness practices are part of her toolbox for grounding and stress reduction.

Sessions often include clear, short-term goals and homework people can try between meetings. She works with people on issues such as compassion fatigue, self-esteem, career stress, communication problems, and challenges tied to adoption and blended family dynamics. She also supports those coping with domestic violence, codependency, and first responder stress.

Stasia is licensed in Florida as an LCSW. She asks new clients to complete a brief matching questionnaire to begin the scheduling process and to help shape an initial plan.

Therapies That Translate Well to Online Work

Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s priorities and lets each session follow what matters most to them. It helps people feel heard and decide what changes matter, which can be useful when facing addiction, grief, or anxiety. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and practicing small changes. That approach often suits people wanting concrete tools to manage mood and stress.

Finding the right method is part of the work. Stasia will collaborate with clients to decide which techniques to try first and will adjust the plan based on how things are going. The choice of approach is guided by the client’s goals, symptoms, and daily life needs.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are supported at scheduling. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy routine, avoid travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also let people use mindfulness practices and CBT homework between meetings to reinforce progress.