Works with
How Stasia works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Florida, Virginia, Texas
- Years in practice
- 9
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Stasia
Stasia Manak is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger, grief, and depression. She meets people where they are and focuses on practical steps they can use in daily life. Her approach aims to build coping skills and stronger self-esteem so clients feel more in control.
Stasia uses clear conversation to understand each person's situation. She listens without judgment and helps craft a simple plan tailored to specific needs.
Background and approach
Sessions emphasize small, achievable changes and real tools to handle strong emotions and everyday pressures. Her work draws on client-centered methods that prioritize the person's own goals and values. She also uses cognitive behavioral strategies to identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns.
Mindfulness techniques are offered to reduce reactivity and improve stress management. With nine years of experience and LCSW credentials, Stasia has supported people through trauma, abuse, addiction concerns, caregiver strain, and complicated life transitions. She also addresses issues tied to adoption and foster care, blended family dynamics, and communication problems.
Stasia practices in Florida and conducts sessions in English. She offers a range of online formats to fit different needs, and she works collaboratively with each person to adapt plans as challenges change. If someone is ready to begin, she will guide them through the first steps of matching and scheduling.
What Stasia works with
Everything Stasia lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Stasia's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Adoption and foster care
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Stasia lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How her approaches translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's goals and lived experience. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflects understanding, and helps the person set their own priorities. This approach is useful for people who want a respectful, values-based pace and direction.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. Sessions teach concrete skills to notice unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors to reduce anxiety, anger, or low mood. CBT is often used for stress, anxiety, and mood challenges.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust the plan together. This collaborative process helps ensure techniques match the person’s needs and comfort level.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls let the therapist and client use visual cues and deeper conversation. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be a simpler check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief check-ins, skill practice, and flexible communication between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to keep continuity when life gets hectic.
Questions people ask about Stasia
What issues does this therapist address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, anger, grief, depression, trauma and related concerns such as addictions, caregiver stress, and self-esteem.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. She listens and builds simple, practical plans focused on skills you can use day to day.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings nine years of professional experience supporting people through trauma, life changes, and emotional struggles.
What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Texas and Florida and practices from Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different preferences.
How does the subscription and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on therapist availability.