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- CBT
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About Sophie
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Illinois with four years of experience, Sophie Niemaszyk helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem issues, depression, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. She focuses on practical skills for coping with life changes and addresses trauma and abuse concerns. Sophie also pays attention to related issues such as autism and Asperger Syndrome, disruptive mood dysregulation disorder, intellectual disability, panic disorder, and social anxiety.
Sophie draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems in her work. She emphasizes straightforward skills people can use between sessions. Sessions often include helping a person notice thought patterns, try small behavior changes, and test whether new strategies feel helpful in daily life.
Her background includes work with children and adolescents who have emotional, behavioral, and trauma-related needs. She describes her practice as trauma-informed and notes the importance of collaborating with caregivers when relevant. That collaboration usually involves sharing concrete strategies that can be used at home and at school.
In sessions she aims to teach coping skills, support emotional regulation, and reduce the impact of panic or social fears. Sophie also helps people who are experiencing compassion fatigue or burn-out related stress by identifying manageable steps to reduce overwhelm.
People considering therapy with Sophie are encouraged to use the site’s matching process to schedule a first session. The initial steps include a short questionnaire and then arranging the first meeting to set goals and priorities.
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How Sophie integrates approach and remote sessions
CBT is about identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, panic, and depression by breaking problems into manageable steps and practicing small changes.Solution-Focused Therapy centers on what a person wants to see change and on small, practical steps to get there. It helps when people want quick, goal-directed work and clear actions between sessions.
Internal Family Systems looks at different parts of a person’s internal experience and how those parts interact. It can help people understand inner conflict, reactions to trauma, or self-criticism by naming and listening to those parts.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sophie will collaborate with each person to decide which methods to try based on the person’s needs, goals, and preferences. That decision is revisited as progress is made.
Practical benefits of remote sessions include fitting meetings into a busy day and having therapy without travel time. Remote options can make it easier to schedule shorter check-ins or follow-ups around work or school. The exact session formats available are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking to ensure they fit your routine.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She addresses stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and trauma and abuse. Additional focus areas include autism and Asperger Syndrome, DMDD, intellectual disability, panic disorder, and social anxiety.
What therapeutic approaches are used?
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems. These approaches are applied in practical ways to develop coping strategies and change unhelpful patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Sophie has four years of experience as a clinician. That experience includes work supporting children and adolescents with emotional, behavioral, and trauma-related needs.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois. The practice is based in Illinois.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Please confirm the current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model. The subscription can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start working together?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session. The first session is used to set goals and plan next steps.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.