Sara Manisco Chapo, LCSW
Sara Manisco Chapo, LCSW-TX, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in trauma and family therapy. Her work and interests include Systemic Family Therapy, intergenerational trauma and attachment issues, social constructionism, and psychological research. She is rostered in Child-Parent Psychotherapy, which is a trauma-based dyadic treatment for parents and young (0-6 years old) children, focusing on restoring normal developmental functioning in the wake of trauma (including domestic/interpersonal violence, substance abuse, and/or armed conflict). She has significant experience working with individuals and families experiencing a variety of difficulties, including managing life stressors and relational issues. She practices Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy for adolescents, and Motivational Interviewing. These therapy tools allow her to have an eclectic approach that is solution-focused; helping clients to recognize personal strengths, find motivation for change, and identify the specific steps to reach the desired goals.
Sara is co-author for a published article in the Journal of Psychoactive Drugs. You can find that article here.
Specialties
Abandonment
Abuse & Neglect
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Adjustment Disorders
Adoption
Anger Management
Anxiety Disorders
Attachment Disorder
Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorders (ADHD)
Bipolar Disorder
Bullying
Codependency
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Couples Therapy
Culture
Depressive Disorders
Divorce
Domestic Violence
Family Therapy
Impulse Control & Conduct Disorders
Life management
Mindfulness
Minority Issues
Mood Disorders
Motivational Interviewing
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Panic Disorders
Parenting Issues
Phobias
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Relationships
Relaxation
Sexual Abuse
Stress Related Disorders
Trauma
Trichotillomania (Hair Pulling)
Women’s Issues
Insurance
90 Degree Health Plans
Aetna
Aetna CVSHealth
Aetna Medicaid
Aetna Medicare
Ambetter (by Superior)
BCBS Blue Advantage HMO
BCBS HealthSelect HMO
BCBS Medicare Advantage HMO
BCBS Medicare Advantage PPO
BCBS PPO
Cigna / Evernorth
Curative
Dell Children's Health Plan
GEHA - United Healthcare
Humana Medicare
Medicare Part B
Meritain
Moda Health
Optum / United
Oscar
Scott & White
Scott & White Firstcare Plan
Scott & White Medicare Advantage
Scott & White Rightcare
Sendero Idealcare
Superior Medicaid
Surest
Tricare West
Triwest
UHC Allsavers
UHC Community Plan
UHC Oxford
UHC Student Resources
UMR
WebTPA - Aetna
Wellcare
Wellpoint Medicaid