Sophie Niemaszyk
Practical, trauma-informed care for emotional challenges
LCSW Illinois
- Experience
- 4 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Anger, Self esteem
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Sophie
Sophie Niemaszyk is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Illinois who focuses on anxiety, stress, depression, trauma and related concerns.
Background and approach
She brings four years of clinical experience to her practice and works with established approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems to help clients identify practical coping strategies and make measurable changes.
Sophie emphasizes a trauma-informed perspective and aims to create an environment where people feel understood and supported as they face emotional and behavioral challenges. Her work centers on teaching skills for emotion regulation, managing panic or social anxiety, and addressing the effects of compassion fatigue and ADHD-related struggles.
Sophie also brings attention to additional areas such as autism spectrum considerations, disruptive mood dysregulation, and intellectual disability when relevant to a client’s needs. Collaboration and clear, actionable plans are hallmarks of her style.
She values partnering with clients to set goals and tailor interventions that fit daily life, using evidence-informed techniques to build resilience, bolster self-esteem, and support coping through life transitions.
Therapeutic approaches for online care and practical support
CBT helps people identify unhelpful thought patterns and test new behaviors; in online sessions this approach can lead to concrete exercises and homework that clients use between meetings to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms. Solution-Focused Therapy centers on identifying small, achievable steps toward a client’s goals and often emphasizes strengths and immediate change, which can be especially useful when people want focused, goal-oriented work.Finding the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to explore which methods align with their needs, goals, and personal preferences, and will adjust techniques over time to find the best fit for progress and comfort.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility through options like video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access care from home or other convenient locations, while still allowing therapists to use structured, evidence-informed interventions.
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Experience
4+ years
Licensed
Illinois
Languages
English