Dr. Sara Lewis-Stankus

Dr. Sara Lewis-Stankus welcomes people who are ready to make change but feel stuck by fear, doubt, or old patterns. She focuses on practical steps that help clients manage anxiety, rebuild self-esteem, and address career challenges. Her tone is direct and nonjudgmental, with an emphasis on clear goals and steady progress.

With 26 years of experience as a licensed professional counselor - LPC and Licensed Mental Health Counselor - LMHC, she helps people sort out relationship problems, communication breakdowns, and the emotional fallout of separation or loss. She also supports those facing chronic illness, caregiving stress, aging concerns, and issues around body image and attachment.

Her work often uses short-term, goal-focused techniques alongside deeper conversational work. Clients can expect a mix of practical skill building and reflective talk. Sessions include developing coping plans, practicing new ways to respond to stress, and strengthening decision-making around careers and life transitions.

Dr. Lewis-Stankus draws on several approaches to guide care, tailoring methods to each person’s situation. She emphasizes collaboration, helping people choose tools that match their needs and values. Progress is measured by everyday changes like better sleep, calmer reactions, clearer priorities, or healthier communication.

People who want straightforward support for anxiety, relationship strain, career decisions, or major life shifts may find her style a good fit. To begin, readers should select the Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire to schedule a session.

Approaches you can use in online sessions

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and helping people find their own solutions; it gives space for personal reflection and for setting goals that matter to the individual. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact and teaches concrete techniques to reduce anxiety and improve decision-making. Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, adds skill training in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication to help with intense emotions and relationship strain.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will discuss priorities, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. Clients and therapist pick methods together so the work matches goals and daily life needs.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and reducing travel time so sessions can be easier to keep. Online work can accommodate shorter check-ins if needed, or longer sessions when tackling bigger issues. Because formats here are not listed in the biography, confirm available session options before booking to make sure they meet your needs.