(he/him)
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I am here to listen to you with respect, empathy, and a positive mindset. I am confident that human connection has great power to heal and that everyone deserves the support that lets them know they are seen and heard. I help identify your strengths and support you as you navigate life's challenging moments so you can spend more time celebrating your successes along the way. I am thankful for having been able to play a part in many individuals' journeys of growth during my 7 years of experience working with people from all walks of life. In my free time I find joy in music, movies, art, poetry, family, and friends.
During our first appointment, I will begin by going over basic guidelines and gathering information about your mental health status- then we will go from there.
I am fortunate to have served a wide variety of patients and have learned more about practice and life from each one, allowing me to draw from experience to treat your unique dynamic needs.
I have experience working with clients with diverse situations, unique strengths, and needs. If you are struggling with anxiety, low moods, grief, issues with self-esteem, relationship conflicts, stress related to work, stress related to educational achievement, spiritual concerns, stress related to your cultural identity, anger, or addiction then I am well-suited to serve you. I work best with clients who are open-minded, hopeful of making positive changes in their life, and motivated to come to therapy.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
I teach and guide you through simple and powerful mindfulness practices that will help you gain greater control over your attention, reduce stress, foster compassion, and come to deeper insights during times of self-reflection.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use CBT to help you become more aware of how your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are all interrelated throughout your experiences. The focus becomes finding ways to change even just one point on the thought-emotion-behavior triangle, so that you can positively impact the others.
Person-centered (Rogerian)
I feel strongly rooted in the principles of person-centered therapy- specifically, a commitment to authenticity, empathy, and unconditional positive regard (a non-judgmental attitude) towards the people I'm working with.
Motivational Interviewing
When I worked as a substance use disorder counselor, motivational interviewing became an important tool in understanding client behaviors- and finding ways to move clients towards positive change.
Strength-Based
Getting clients to identify the strengths and resources they already possess and make use of them to fulfil needs and wants is essential to positive change. A strengths-based outlook on therapy is closely tied to my training as a social worker.
4 ratings with written reviews
May 1, 2025
Manas was super understanding in trying to get to know me. He always let me know the sessions were about me and aimed in making sure I left feeling safe
April 24, 2025
I came to Manas because we have similar backgrounds.
February 27, 2025
Manas is a fantastic therapist.