Sara Stanizai
Clinician at Prospect Therapy. Her insights offer a path toward healing through self-acceptance, boundary-setting, and redefining belonging.
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Jul 20, 2025 • 10min
3673: How Being the "Black Sheep" of Your Family Affects Your Mental Health by Sara Stanizai
Sara Stanizai, a clinician at Prospect Therapy, discusses the emotional struggles of being the family 'black sheep' and its toll on mental health. She highlights how feelings of rejection, shame, and unmet expectations can lead to anxiety and low self-esteem. Stanizai emphasizes the importance of self-acceptance and setting boundaries, advocating for a redefinition of belonging beyond family ties. She offers insights on supporting personal identity and fostering chosen family connections for healthier dynamics.
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Jun 15, 2023 • 10min
2798: Try This the Next Time You Want to Change a Habit by Sara Stanizai on How to Stick to Habits
Sara Stanizai, a psychotherapist at Prospect Therapy, advises on habit change. Topics include adding new habits before replacing old ones, self-permission, small changes to food and drink choices, incorporating positive activities like volunteering and learning hobbies, the importance of therapy, and breaking the all-or-nothing mindset.
Mar 21, 2024 • 10min
2663: Breaking the Doom Spending Cycle by Sara Stanizai of Prospect Therapy on Developing Healthy Coping
Explore the connection between anxiety and impulsive spending as Sara Stanizai discusses Doom Spending and offers practical ways to break this harmful cycle. Discover coping strategies like mindfulness and setting goals to manage anxiety effectively and make better decisions in life.
Aug 23, 2023 • 8min
2877: Frustrated That Your Goal-Setting Isn't Working? by Sara Stanizai of Prospect Therapy on the Stages of Change
Sara Stanizai, psychotherapist at Prospect Therapy, discusses the frustration of ineffective goal-setting and the stages of the change process. She provides strategies for effective goal-setting, highlights the importance of seeking therapy, and suggests ways to improve lunch boxes and the value of therapy.
Jul 27, 2023 • 12min
2846: Three Ways You Might be Minimizing Your Trauma by Sara Stanizai of Prospect Therapy and Understanding Your Psychology
Psychotherapist Sara Stanizai discusses three ways individuals minimize trauma, including external factors like support systems and healthcare access, as well as internal factors such as emotional resilience and self-awareness. She explores the signs of minimizing trauma, the challenges of dealing with unresolved trauma, and the importance of recognizing and addressing trauma with safety and preparation. Stanizai emphasizes the need to identify areas where one might be minimizing traumatic experiences and highlights the significance of seeking help and validating the trauma of others.
