Dr. Sara Lewis-Stankus, LPC, LMHC

Dr. Sara Lewis-Stankus is a licensed counselor with 26 years of experience who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, low self-esteem, and career concerns. She offers a calm, non-judgmental presence and focuses on practical steps people can use right away. Many clients come for help with jealousy and attachment worries among other relationship issues.

She begins by listening and helping clients name the patterns that cause pain or doubt. Sessions emphasize clear goals and small changes that build confidence over time. Dr. Lewis-Stankus uses approaches that include client-centered work, cognitive behavioral ideas, dialectical behavior strategies, EMDR, and the Gottman Method as appropriate to the person’s needs.

Her style is straightforward and collaborative. She helps people practice new ways of communicating, manage strong emotions, and shift unhelpful thoughts. Work may include skill-building for stress management, problem solving around career choices, or tools to address jealousy and trust concerns.

Dr. Lewis-Stankus offers support for life transitions such as divorce, caregiving strain, chronic health challenges, and aging-related worries. She also addresses issues like guilt, shame, impulsivity, isolation, and body image in concrete ways that relate to daily life.

Clients who choose to work with her complete a short matching questionnaire to begin. The process focuses on clear next steps, honest conversation, and practical strategies to move forward.

How therapeutic approaches shape online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person's experience so they feel understood and can set meaningful goals. It helps when someone needs an empathic space to sort through difficult feelings and make choices.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions link together and teaches tools to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and relationship worries where practical strategies can reduce distress.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. It can be useful for people who want concrete skills to manage strong emotions and improve interactions with others.

Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.

For online therapy logistics, confirm the session formats offered before booking so you know what options are available. Many people find remote sessions easier to fit into work, caregiving, or travel schedules, and online meetings can make follow-up and skill practice more convenient. Ask about scheduling, session length, and any steps for preparing so sessions match everyday life and goals.