- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Trauma-informed care
About Nicole
Nicole Lewandowski is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Wisconsin with 20 years of experience. She works with adults who are feeling stuck after changes in work, relationships, health, or parenting. Common concerns she addresses include anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and questions about career and life purpose.
Nicole speaks plainly in sessions and focuses on practical next steps. She uses a mix of client-centered conversation and evidence-informed techniques to help people notice patterns and try new ways of responding. Sessions tend to be interactive, with room for skills practice and real-world problem solving.
Her background includes long-term work as a social worker and therapist with a wide range of issues. That experience includes supporting people with ADHD, autism spectrum concerns, grief, addiction, and relationship or intimacy-related struggles. She has also worked with people affected by physical trauma and emotional abuse.
Nicole draws on cognitive-behavioral ideas to examine thoughts and behaviors. She uses dialectical behavior therapy skills for emotional regulation and distress tolerance. She also integrates narrative and trauma-focused techniques when past events continue to shape present life.
In a typical early session she will listen to immediate concerns, clarify priorities, and suggest specific small steps to try between meetings. People who are ready to explore career direction, parenting strain, or patterns that keep repeating often find this format useful.
Sessions are conducted in English. Before booking, confirm current session options and scheduling details to be sure they fit your needs.
How her approaches work online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to you. It helps people clarify values and make choices by exploring concerns at their own pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and practical problems by setting clear goals and homework to test new behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches skills for managing strong emotions and handling conflict. DBT skills are often practical tools people can use between sessions to reduce overwhelm.Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to identify goals, try techniques, and adjust methods based on what feels most helpful. That means early sessions are about finding a good fit rather than committing to one single method forever.
Confirm the therapist's current session options before booking so you know which online arrangements are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also let people practice skills in the settings where they actually live and work. Ask about formats and scheduling when you sign up so sessions match your daily routine and goals.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strains, and questions about career and life purpose.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She listens first, then uses client-centered conversation plus practical techniques like CBT and DBT skills to identify small experiments and changes to try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she bring?
She has 20 years of experience working as a social worker and therapist with a broad range of concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) licensed in Wisconsin and practices from that state.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking to see which formats are offered for scheduling and delivery.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.